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Overview |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $204 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Tarleton?
- Louisiana College is 343.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Louisiana College than Tarleton State University ($19,590.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Louisiana College ($13,755 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 35.1% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,646 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Tarleton State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 61.3% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($13,650 vs. $8,463)
Louisiana College vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 10 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Louisiana College (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $100 more per year than Tarleton graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $45,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $3,277 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,027)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($204 vs. $238)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/