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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana Tech University | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $287 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 63% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rust College | ||
| 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 755 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Rust College?
- Rust College is 54.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Rust College ($13,142.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($8,151 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 81.7% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($5,200 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Rust College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Rust College ($12,577 vs. $8,549)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 325 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Rust College? 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 Rust College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Rust College (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $25,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,972 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,837)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($205 vs. $287)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/