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HSU Texas A&M Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH Texas Tech| Louisiana College | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $276 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at UMHB than Louisiana College ($29,400.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than UMHB ($14,566 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 29.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($7,646 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than Louisiana College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 14.1% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($15,574 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 78 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Louisiana College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $400 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $45,200)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,723 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,750)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($238 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/