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LSU Western State Colorado University NSU UL Lafayette ULM Colorado Mesa Colorado State Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University CU Boulder UNO| Fort Lewis College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $205 |
Diversity |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FLC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Fort Lewis College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at FLC than Louisiana Tech University ($17,712.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than FLC ($12,243 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 32.9% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($9,447 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Fort Lewis College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 13% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($14,215 vs. $12,577)
FLC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 93 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
FLC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and FLC.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Fort Lewis College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $9,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,865)
- FLC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/