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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,419 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #596 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | xula.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $23,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $23,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $18,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $20,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,803 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 95.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $61,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $26,499 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $273 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 71% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Xavier University of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Xavier University of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,419 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Xavier University of Louisiana?
- Xavier University of Louisiana is 274.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($23,996.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Xavier University of Louisiana than Louisiana Tech University ($23,996.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Xavier University of Louisiana ($12,243 vs. $18,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 10.1% lower than costs at Xavier University of Louisiana ($9,447 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University of Louisiana than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University of Louisiana students is 63.1% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($20,511 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Xavier University of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier University of Louisiana or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 55 points higher than at Xavier University of Louisiana (1050)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Xavier University of Louisiana (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier University of Louisiana students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Xavier University of Louisiana has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Xavier University of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Xavier University of Louisiana? 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 Xavier University of Louisiana and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Xavier University of Louisiana is higher than Louisiana Tech University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Xavier University of Louisiana earn on average $13,100 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($61,700 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $6,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($19,865 vs. $26,499)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier University of Louisiana graduates. ($205 vs. $273)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier University of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/