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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| Louisiana State University Alexandria | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | UNT | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 42,441 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,894 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,984 | $18,111 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $10,158 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,302 | $13,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,002 | $12,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 60% |
Admission |
LSUA | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,174 | 24,858 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 20,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Considered but not required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUA | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSUA | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (42,441 students vs. 3,771 students)
LSUA vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 69.5% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $4,895.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.4% higher at UNT than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($18,111.00 vs. $4,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UNT ($7,302 vs. $13,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 6.9% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,500 vs. $10,158)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of North Texas (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 75.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($12,275 vs. $7,002)
LSUA vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 143 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming UNT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than LSUA (58.3%)
LSUA vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or UNT? 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 UNT and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (49% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $11,300 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $2,293 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($17,707 vs. $20,000)
- LSUA graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($183 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/