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Overview |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or BAC?
- Louisiana College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Louisiana College than Belmont Abbey College ($19,590.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than BAC ($14,566 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 52.5% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($7,646 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 47.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($13,650 vs. $9,266)
Louisiana College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 52 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming BAC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or BAC? 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 BAC and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at BAC is higher than Louisiana College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $3,700 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,900)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/