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Overview |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 91.1% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at Methodist than Louisiana College ($37,438.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Methodist ($14,566 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 67.8% lower than costs at Methodist University ($7,646 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Louisiana College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 85.8% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($25,361 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 14 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Methodist is higher than Louisiana College (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,700)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/