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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University TC Roanoke College| Louisiana College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 83.8% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at VWC than Louisiana College ($36,010.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than VWC ($14,566 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 44.8% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($7,646 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 102% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($27,568 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 13 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or VWC? 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 VWC and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Louisiana College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $3,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,700)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/