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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 800/1050 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $305 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | VSU | ||
| 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 VSU based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 5,190 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or VSU?
- Louisiana Tech University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at VSU than Louisiana Tech University ($17,038.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than VSU ($12,593 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 37.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,447 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Virginia State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($12,300 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 248 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or VSU? 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 VSU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Virginia State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $11,900 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $9,635 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $29,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($205 vs. $305)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/