Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Tennessee State University University of West Georgia Mississippi State Southern University and A & M College LSUS Arkansas State University TROY UNO| Louisiana Tech University | Jackson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 6,564 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | jsums.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $8,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $19,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $8,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 14,141 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 12,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 850/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $299 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 69% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Jackson 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 Jackson State University based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 6,564 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Jackson State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,815.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Jackson State University ($13,142.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Jackson State University ($12,593 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 24.7% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,447 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Jackson State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($12,091 vs. $8,133)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Jackson State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Jackson State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jackson State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 195 points higher than at Jackson State University (910)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Jackson State University (19)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Jackson State University (3.1)
- Jackson State University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Jackson State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Jackson 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 Jackson State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Jackson State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Jackson State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $9,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Jackson State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $29,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Jackson State University graduates. ($205 vs. $299)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/