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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 1,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $20,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $20,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $19,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 69% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1063/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | N/A |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 1,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 224.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($20,800.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at College of the Ozarks than Louisiana Tech University ($20,800.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Ozarks than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($12,279 vs. $12,593)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 11.1% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,500 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 65.3% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($19,983 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 36 points higher than at College of the Ozarks (1069)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than College of the Ozarks (14.9%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Louisiana Tech University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $11,800 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/