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Overview |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $126 |
Diversity |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 2,198 students)
LSUA vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 18.3% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.6% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($15,649.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than LSUA ($5,465 vs. $7,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 11.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,598 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Texas A&M University Central Texas (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 30.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,203 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or LSUA .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and LSUA.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $5,444 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($12,263 vs. $17,707)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($126 vs. $183)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/