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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $117 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | City College of New York | ||
| 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
- CUNY City College is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or City College of New York?
- CUNY City College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at City College of New York than Louisiana Tech University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($5,181 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 80.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($9,447 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 28% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($12,577 vs. $9,822)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 20 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than CUNY City College (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $1,200 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,600)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,465 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($11,400 vs. $19,865)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($117 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/