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Overview |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $261 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Memphis?
- Louisiana College is 134.6% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Louisiana College than University of Memphis ($19,590.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Louisiana College ($13,873 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 32.4% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,646 vs. $10,126)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College as University of Memphis (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 41.8% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($13,650 vs. $9,625)
Louisiana College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 60 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Louisiana College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,200)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,027 vs. $25,250)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($238 vs. $261)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/