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Baylor LSUS LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech NSU Xavier University of Louisiana Louisiana College| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | TC | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 61% |
Admission |
LSUA | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | |||
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Academics |
LSUA | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $320 |
Diversity |
LSUA | TC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 642 students)
LSUA vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or TC?
- Texas College is 65.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at TC than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,208.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than TC ($7,274 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 14.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,400 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Texas College (95% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 45.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,263 vs. $7,033)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or LSUA .
- Accepted freshman LSUA students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at TC (2.9)
LSUA vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or TC? 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 TC and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at LSUA is higher than Texas College (12% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $7,900 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $27,800)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $13,293 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($17,707 vs. $31,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($183 vs. $320)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/