Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Technical College | Baton Rouge, LA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | Minden, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $4,221 for State residents and $8,299 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Technical College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Delgado Community College | $4,679 / $4,678 | - | 16% | 20:1 | 12,377 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | $4,109 / $4,109 | - | 68% | 12:1 | 970 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | $4,119 / $4,219 | - | 12% | 19:1 | 2,047 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | $4,325 / $4,265 | - | 40% | 16:1 | 3,268 |
| Southern University at Shreveport | $4,958 / $4,958 | - | 7% | 29:1 | 3,154 |
| Average | $4,221 / $8,299 | - | 0.00% | 28.00:1 | 1,202 |