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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Louisiana College | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $219 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Texas State?
- Louisiana College is 127.6% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Texas State than Louisiana College ($20,030.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Louisiana College ($14,120 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 49.9% lower than costs at Texas State University ($7,646 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Texas State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Texas State University ($13,650 vs. $11,791)
Louisiana College vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 69 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Texas State? 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 Texas State and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Louisiana College (56% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,600)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $1,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,027)
- Texas State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($219 vs. $238)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/