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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | BC | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUA | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $54 |
Diversity |
LSUA | BC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 4,044 students)
LSUA vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or BC?
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is 88.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at LSUA than Brazosport College ($5,120.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than LSUA ($4,718 vs. $7,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 10.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,700 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Louisiana State University Alexandria (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students is 75% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($7,033 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or LSUA .
LSUA vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or BC? 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 BC and LSUA.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $3,900 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $35,700)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $12,457 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($5,250 vs. $17,707)
- BC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($54 vs. $183)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/