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Overview |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 160.1% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.1% higher at Saint John's than Louisiana College ($50,950.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Saint John's ($14,566 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 55.5% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($7,646 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 175% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($37,533 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 179 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Louisiana College (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/