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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 10,514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $8,811 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $7,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 5,026 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 4,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 970/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,700 | ||
| 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 | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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 St. Cloud State University based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 10,514 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or St. Cloud State University?
- Saint Cloud State University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Saint Cloud State University ($13,142.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than St. Cloud State University ($12,593 vs. $14,648)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 1.9% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,447 vs. $9,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Saint Cloud State University (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($12,091 vs. $7,348)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 75 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or St. Cloud State University? 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 St. Cloud State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Saint Cloud State University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,900 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University 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/