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Overview |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,228 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #612 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ololcollege.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,886 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,886 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,392 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,916 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,442 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 184 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 156 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Our Lady of the Lake College | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Our Lady of the Lake College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 1,228 students)
Our Lady of the Lake College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Our Lady of the Lake College or SHSU?
- Our Lady of the Lake College is 137.1% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($13,886.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at SHSU than Our Lady of the Lake College ($15,648.00 vs. $13,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Our Lady of the Lake College ($13,632 vs. $15,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 31.9% lower than costs at Our Lady of the Lake College ($10,908 vs. $14,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of the Lake College than Sam Houston State University (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Our Lady of the Lake College ($10,499 vs. $9,442)
Our Lady of the Lake College vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Our Lady of the Lake College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Our Lady of the Lake College .
- The average SAT score at Our Lady of the Lake College (1010) is 13 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Our Lady of the Lake College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Our Lady of the Lake College (3.23)
- Our Lady of the Lake College has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Our Lady of the Lake College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Our Lady of the Lake College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Our Lady of the Lake College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Our Lady of the Lake College (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $600 more per year than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,200)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Our Lady of the Lake College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/