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LSU FLC NSU UL Lafayette Colorado Mesa ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Colorado State CU Boulder| Western State Colorado University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Western State Colorado University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,548 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Western State Colorado University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,936.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Western State Colorado University than Louisiana Tech University ($18,960.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Western State Colorado University ($12,243 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 8.9% lower than costs at Western State Colorado University ($9,447 vs. $10,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Western State Colorado University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($12,577 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 141 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Western State Colorado University (3.42)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Western State Colorado University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Western State Colorado University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Western State Colorado University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Western State Colorado University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/