Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Ole Miss LSU Auburn NSU UL Lafayette ULM Texas Tech Alabama Memphis ASU Tennessee University of Southern Mississippi| Louisiana Tech University | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | msstate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $240 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 44.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at Mississippi State than Louisiana Tech University ($25,294.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Mississippi State ($12,243 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 16.1% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($9,447 vs. $10,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($14,252 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 35 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average high school GPA (3.58) as students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Louisiana Tech University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,500)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,250)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($205 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/