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Overview |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Barton College?
- Barton College is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Barton College than Louisiana College ($34,400.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Barton College ($14,566 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 45.2% lower than costs at Barton College ($7,646 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 71.7% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($23,431 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 10 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Barton 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 Barton College and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Louisiana College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $38,700)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/