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LSU University of North Dakota USD NSU UL Lafayette Dakota State ULM ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead Mississippi State| Louisiana Tech University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 39.2% | ||
| 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 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $259 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than South Dakota State University ($13,142.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than South Dakota State University ($12,593 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 1.2% lower than costs at South Dakota State University ($9,447 vs. $9,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than South Dakota State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 179.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($12,091 vs. $4,327)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 37 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or South Dakota 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 South Dakota State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Louisiana Tech University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $900 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,251 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,116)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($205 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/