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Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Francis Marion University| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | LSUA | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 4,289 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $7,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $7,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
UAM | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,913 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| 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 |
UAM | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $183 |
Diversity |
UAM | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UAM | LSUA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or LSUA?
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is 2.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($5,091.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at UAM than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,941.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UAM ($7,274 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 31.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,320 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Louisiana State University Alexandria (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 32% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,286 vs. $7,033)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or UAM .
- Accepted freshman LSUA students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or LSUA? 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 LSUA and UAM.
- The graduation rate at UAM is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (23% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn on average $1,900 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $2,707 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,707)
- UAM graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/