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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Millsaps Samford University Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas| Louisiana Tech University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1140/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 4,087 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MC?
- Mississippi College is 216.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at MC than Louisiana Tech University ($20,246.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than MC ($12,593 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 34.4% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,447 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($18,118 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 1 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MC (3.56)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than MC (48.9%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MC? 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 MC and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Louisiana Tech University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/