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Overview |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $186 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or UT Arlington?
- Louisiana College is 112.8% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at UT Arlington than Louisiana College ($26,778.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Louisiana College ($14,262 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 49% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($7,646 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than The University of Texas at Arlington (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 20.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($13,650 vs. $11,370)
Louisiana College vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 69 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Louisiana College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $6,100 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $45,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $5,027 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,027)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($186 vs. $238)
- More UT Arlington 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/