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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Oswego, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 6,756 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #472 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | oswego.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $15,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $16,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 14,465 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 11,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Oswego | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Oswego based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 6,756 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SUNY College at Oswego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SUNY College at Oswego?
- SUNY College at Oswego is 10.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at SUNY College at Oswego than Louisiana Tech University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than SUNY College at Oswego ($12,593 vs. $16,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 63.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oswego ($9,447 vs. $15,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than SUNY College at Oswego (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 15% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oswego ($12,091 vs. $10,518)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SUNY College at Oswego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SUNY College at Oswego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Oswego or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 2 points higher than at SUNY College at Oswego (1103)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at SUNY College at Oswego (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (3.49)
- SUNY College at Oswego has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SUNY College at Oswego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SUNY College at Oswego? 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 SUNY College at Oswego and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Oswego is higher than Louisiana Tech University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,800 more per year than SUNY College at Oswego graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Oswego graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,515)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Oswego graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More SUNY College at Oswego graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/