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Overview |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $303 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or TSU?
- Louisiana College is 163.4% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at TSU than Louisiana College ($19,677.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Louisiana College ($11,826 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 26.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,646 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Louisiana College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($13,650 vs. $12,085)
Louisiana College vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 152 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Louisiana College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or TSU? 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 TSU and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Louisiana College is higher than Texas Southern University (31% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $9,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $36,200)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $6,331 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,027 vs. $29,358)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($238 vs. $303)
- More Louisiana College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/