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Overview |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 1,771 students)
LSUA vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 454.5% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 436.1% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($27,450.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than East Texas Baptist University ($7,274 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 6.2% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,598 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 135.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($16,552 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 32 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (43% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $6,400 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $8,293 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $26,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/