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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas Wingate University GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $199 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,556 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Delta State University ($13,142.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Delta State University ($12,243 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,317 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 45.7% larger than aid received Delta State University ($12,577 vs. $8,631)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 135 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Delta State University? 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 Delta State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Delta State University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $597 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,268 vs. $19,865)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($199 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University 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/