Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Louisiana College | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $7,842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or SFASU?
- Louisiana College is 149.8% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Louisiana College than Stephen F Austin State University ($19,590.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Louisiana College ($13,858 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 26.1% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($7,646 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($13,650 vs. $10,363)
Louisiana College vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 32 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Louisiana College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $1,000 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $1,973 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $25,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/