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Overview |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana College is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,026 students vs. 793 students)
Louisiana College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Louisiana College ($23,400.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Southwestern Adventist University ($14,566 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 12.5% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($7,646 vs. $8,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College as Southwestern Adventist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($13,959 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 65 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Louisiana College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/