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Overview |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 86.2% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at AQ than Louisiana College ($36,480.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than AQ ($14,566 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 38.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($7,646 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 120.1% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($30,049 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 121 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming AQ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or AQ? 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 AQ and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Louisiana College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $5,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,000)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/