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Overview |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $268 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rocky Mountain College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,054 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 60% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at RMC than Louisiana College ($31,342.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than RMC ($14,566 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 19.3% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($7,646 vs. $9,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 69% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($23,062 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 68 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming RMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or RMC? 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 RMC and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Louisiana College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($23,027 vs. $26,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($238 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/