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Overview |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $222 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or SHSU?
- Louisiana College is 234.5% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Louisiana College than Sam Houston State University ($19,590.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Louisiana College ($13,632 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 42.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($7,646 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Sam Houston State University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 30% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($13,650 vs. $10,499)
Louisiana College vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 28 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Louisiana College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,600)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,027)
- SHSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($222 vs. $238)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/