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UH University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Texas Tech Texas State UNT SHSU PVAMU| Louisiana College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $249 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at HBU than Louisiana College ($34,250.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than HBU ($14,566 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 19.4% lower than costs at Houston Baptist University ($7,646 vs. $9,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 97.1% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($26,908 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 91 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming HBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or HBU? 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 HBU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Louisiana College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $1,139 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $24,166)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($238 vs. $249)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/