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Overview |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $238 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 1,026 students)
Arkansas vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Louisiana College?
- Louisiana College is 155.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Arkansas than Louisiana College ($25,420.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Arkansas ($14,566 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 61.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,646 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 61.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($13,650 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 185 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Arkansas vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Louisiana College? 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 Louisiana College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Louisiana College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $4,800 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,027)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($222 vs. $238)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/