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Overview |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 70% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at TLU than Louisiana College ($33,300.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than TLU ($14,566 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 48.2% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($7,646 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($23,729 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 37 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or TLU? 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 TLU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Louisiana College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More TLU 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/