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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 75% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1008/1280 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Worcester State University | ||
| 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 Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 5,611 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Worcester State University?
- Louisiana Tech University is 559.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Worcester State University ($13,142.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Worcester State University ($12,593 vs. $14,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 37.6% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,447 vs. $12,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Worcester State University (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($12,091 vs. $7,332)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 85 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Worcester State University? 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 Worcester State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Worcester State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $600 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $135 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/