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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 95.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at CofC than Louisiana Tech University ($35,338.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than CofC ($12,243 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 37.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($9,447 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 32.4% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,577 vs. $9,499)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 36 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CofC? 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 CofC and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Louisiana Tech University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $2,400 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/