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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 10,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #186 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $15,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $17,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $16,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 17,779 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 13,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $229 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Rutgers University-Newark based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 10,809 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 113.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.8% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Louisiana Tech University ($32,436.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Rutgers University-Newark ($12,593 vs. $17,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 59.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($9,447 vs. $15,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Rutgers University Newark (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 34.8% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($16,298 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 75 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Louisiana Tech University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $17,600 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,215)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($205 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/