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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 70% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $277 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 3,095 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Penn State Abington?
- Penn State Abington is 129.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($14,684.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at Penn State Abington than Louisiana Tech University ($24,832.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Penn State Abington ($12,593 vs. $17,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 26.1% lower than costs at Penn State Abington ($9,447 vs. $11,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Penn State Abington (95% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($12,091 vs. $9,516)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 130 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Penn State Abington? 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 Penn State Abington and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Penn State Abington (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $6,700 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $6,953 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($19,865 vs. $26,818)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($205 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/