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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State Baylor LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| John Brown University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,341 | 11,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,488 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,488 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,258 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $12,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,796 | $12,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 9,263 | ||
| Admitted | 1,045 | 6,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1345 | 1045/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $205 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 2,341 students)
John Brown University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- John Brown University is 360.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($29,488.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at John Brown University than Louisiana Tech University ($29,488.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than John Brown University ($12,593 vs. $21,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 8.6% lower than costs at John Brown University ($9,447 vs. $10,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 80.3% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($21,796 vs. $12,091)
John Brown University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University 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 John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 104 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than John Brown University (67.6%)
John Brown University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Louisiana Tech University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $5,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,078 lower median federal student loan debt than John Brown University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,943)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than John Brown University graduates. ($205 vs. $226)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/