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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Louisiana State University Alexandria | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 78% |
Admission |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 990/1173 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $177 |
Diversity |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (8,562 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 21.7% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.3% higher at UHCL than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($19,320.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UHCL ($7,274 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 1.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,440 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of Houston Clear Lake (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 141.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($16,973 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 75 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or UHCL? 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 UHCL and LSUA.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $18,000 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $35,700)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($17,150 vs. $17,707)
- UHCL graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($177 vs. $183)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/