Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
TSU University of Houston-Downtown Lamar University SHSU UH Texas State Florida A&M GSU- Grambling Tennessee State University NCAT Southern University and A & M College Jackson State University| Louisiana College | Prairie View A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $7,387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $299 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or PVAMU?
- Louisiana College is 165.2% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at PVAMU than Louisiana College ($22,590.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Louisiana College ($12,875 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 25.6% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($7,646 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Prairie View A & M University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($14,071 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 112 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Louisiana College (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $6,600 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,000)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $5,928 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $28,955)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($238 vs. $299)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/