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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 1,934 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 454.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.3% higher at CBU than Louisiana Tech University ($35,520.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than CBU ($12,243 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 8.2% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,447 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 114.4% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($26,964 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is the same at CBU (1105)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CBU? 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 CBU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $2,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,135 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/