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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $219 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southeastern?
- Louisiana Tech University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Southeastern than Louisiana Tech University ($18,255.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Southeastern ($12,243 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 0.2% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,430 vs. $9,447)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as Southeastern Louisiana University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Southeastern Louisiana University ($12,577 vs. $10,785)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 75 points higher than at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,272)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($205 vs. $219)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/