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LSU Minnesota State University-Mankato NSU UL Lafayette ULM NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University| Louisiana Tech University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $230 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MSU Moorhead | ||
| 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 MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,682 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 38.1% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at MSU Moorhead than Louisiana Tech University ($17,674.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than MSU Moorhead ($12,243 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($9,447 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 82.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($12,577 vs. $6,905)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 56 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,200 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,400)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,411 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,276)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/