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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $232 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 16.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Louisiana Tech University ($16,016.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($12,243 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 3.5% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,447 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 56.3% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($12,577 vs. $8,049)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 15 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Louisiana Tech University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/