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Overview |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at HSU than Louisiana College ($30,694.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than HSU ($14,566 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 30.5% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($7,646 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($22,695 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 61 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or HSU? 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 HSU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Louisiana College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,962 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $25,989)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/