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LSU NSU UL Lafayette UT Austin ULM DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor Mississippi State SU LSUS| Louisiana Tech University | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $261 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,470 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 679.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.6% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Louisiana Tech University ($49,886.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($12,243 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 46.9% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($9,447 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 208.4% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($38,787 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 30 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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. Edward's University- St. Edward's and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Louisiana Tech University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $6,500 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,406 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,271)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($205 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/