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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 43% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USD | ||
| 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 USD based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 9,856 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or USD?
- University of South Dakota 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 University of South Dakota ($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 USD ($12,243 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 14.9% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,224 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of South Dakota (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 99.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($12,577 vs. $6,308)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 56 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or USD? 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 USD and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of South Dakota (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $400 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/