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Overview |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,956 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,470 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,995 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 549 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 460 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1030/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $261 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (3,309 students vs. 950 students)
Louisiana College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 157.7% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Louisiana College ($50,484.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($15,470 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 76.1% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($7,956 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 147.9% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($37,176 vs. $14,995)
Louisiana College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 166 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Louisiana College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Louisiana College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($23,027 vs. $25,271)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($238 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/