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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1370/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $284 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 86% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tulane | ||
| 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
- Tulane University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 816.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 346.4% higher at Tulane than Louisiana Tech University ($58,666.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Tulane ($12,243 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 83.6% lower than costs at Tulane University ($9,447 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Tulane University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 144.5% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($30,747 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 241 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Tulane (11.5%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tulane? 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 Tulane and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $25,600 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,664 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,529)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($205 vs. $284)
- More Tulane graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/