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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $246 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 46% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,721 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 30.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Louisiana Tech University ($30,857.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($12,243 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 11.4% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,480 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($12,577 vs. $11,428)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 32 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Louisiana Tech University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $9,600 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,812)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($205 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/