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Overview |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $192 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or UT Tyler?
- Louisiana College is 164.9% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at UT Tyler than Louisiana College ($23,232.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Louisiana College ($13,248 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 29.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($7,646 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than The University of Texas at Tyler (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 42% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($13,650 vs. $9,612)
Louisiana College vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 90 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Louisiana College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $3,500 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $45,600)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $4,395 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($18,632 vs. $23,027)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($192 vs. $238)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/