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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Missouri State University-Springfield Arkansas State University UNO MWSU Southeastern Arkansas| Louisiana Tech University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $215 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,144 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Missouri Southern than Louisiana Tech University ($16,052.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($10,061 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 23.9% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,624 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($12,577 vs. $8,016)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 75 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Missouri Southern State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,831)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($205 vs. $215)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/