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Overview |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | - | ||
| Admitted | 432 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $320 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,026 students vs. 642 students)
Louisiana College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or TC?
- Louisiana College is 138.7% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at Louisiana College than Texas College ($19,590.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Louisiana College ($11,174 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 9.9% lower than costs at Texas College ($7,646 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Texas College (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 33% larger than aid received Texas College ($13,650 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Louisiana College .
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at TC (2.9)
Louisiana College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or TC? 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 TC and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Louisiana College is higher than Texas College (31% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $17,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $27,800)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $7,973 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($23,027 vs. $31,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($238 vs. $320)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/