LSUA vs. DBU

Comparable Facts

Compare Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA with Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than DBU based on total student enrollment (6,815 students vs. 4,124 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting); Dallas Baptist University is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Dallas Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1; Dallas Baptist University 16:1.

LSUA vs. DBU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUA or DBU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than DBU ($8,296 vs. $30,057).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 19.2% lower than at Dallas Baptist University ($9,598 vs. $11,876).
• Dallas Baptist University is 470.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $33,140 more per year; $40,190.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 174.3% higher at DBU than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $25,540 more per year; $40,190.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (97% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 200.4% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($22,711 vs. $7,561).

LSUA vs. DBU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or DBU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between DBU and LSUA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Alexandria (1100) is 10 points higher than at DBU (1090).
• Incoming DBU students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220; Dallas Baptist University 960/1213.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22; Dallas Baptist University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUA - Required; DBU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman DBU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than DBU (88.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.6% at LSUA vs. 11.2% at DBU.

LSUA vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUA and DBU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Dallas Baptist University's six-year graduation rate (56%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn a median of about $12,000 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,700 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $4,043 lower median loan debt than DBU graduates ($17,707 vs. $21,750).
• Among borrowers, LSUA graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than DBU graduates ($183 vs. $224).
• More DBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.