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LSU NSU UL Lafayette University of Maine ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University| Louisiana Tech University | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 7,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,316 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $12,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 5,823 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 4,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 995/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $232 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 7,528 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 29.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,316.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than Louisiana Tech University ($24,500.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($12,006 vs. $12,593)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($9,447 vs. $11,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as University of Southern Maine (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 19% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($12,091 vs. $10,158)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 121 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Southern Maine (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/