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Overview |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or MC?
- Mississippi College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at MC than Louisiana College ($19,656.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than MC ($14,566 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 54.6% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($7,646 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($16,904 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 137 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than MC (40%)
Louisiana College vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or MC? 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 MC and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Louisiana College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $1,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,100)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $1,973 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($23,027 vs. $25,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/