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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,559 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at CNU than Louisiana Tech University ($22,613.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than CNU ($12,243 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 26.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,447 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,577 vs. $8,022)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 50 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CNU? 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 CNU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/