Quad

Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

  1. 1

    Washburn graduates 25 pts more of its students than Louisiana State University at Alexandria (60% vs. 35%)

    Graduation rate
  2. 2

    Washburn's grants cover 38% of its full price on average, vs. 30% at Louisiana State University at Alexandria

    Aid generosity
  3. 3

    Washburn grads earn $7.6K more ten years out than Louisiana State University at Alexandria's ($49,774 vs. $42,205)

    Median earnings, 10 yrs
  4. 4

    Louisiana State University at Alexandria has 7 pts more first-gen students than Washburn (45% vs. 38%)

    First-generation students
  5. 5

    Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a bit larger (5,632 vs. 4,562)

    Undergrads
  6. 6

    Louisiana State University at Alexandria has 2 pts more Pell recipients than Washburn (35% vs. 34%)

    Pell Grant recipients

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.

SelectivityTest scoresSizePell shareFirst-genDiversity

Hollow dots at the center mean that measure isn't reported.

Who's hardest to get into

Louisiana State University at Alexandria admits 92%; Washburn doesn't report an acceptance rate.

Acceptance rate
WashburnNot reported
Louisiana State University at Alexandria92%
Quad's selectivity
  • WashburnNot rated
  • Louisiana State University at AlexandriaOpen
SAT middle 50%Axis 900–1600
WashburnNot reported
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
970–1220
How they read a recordfirst-years at 3.75+
  • WashburnRigor, GPA, and tests very important35%
  • Louisiana State University at AlexandriaGPA, school record, and prep program required

Who's on each campus

Louisiana State University at Alexandria is a bit larger than Washburn (5,632 vs. 4,562 undergrads) and has the larger Pell share.

Undergrads
Washburn4.6K
Louisiana State University at Alexandria5.6K
Pell Grant share
Washburn34%
Louisiana State University at Alexandria35%

Majors and faculty

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse leads at both; Washburn has 15 students per faculty member to Louisiana State University at Alexandria's 33.

Students per faculty member
Washburn15 to 1
Louisiana State University at Alexandria33 to 1
Most popular majorshare of graduates
  • WashburnRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse19%
  • Louisiana State University at AlexandriaRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse17%

What each costs

Washburn and Louisiana State University at Alexandria cost about the same a year on average; Washburn's grants cover the larger share of its price.

Average cost, all students
Washburn$15.4K
Louisiana State University at Alexandria$15.4K
Aid generosity
Washburn38%
Louisiana State University at Alexandria30%

What each pays off

Washburn's former students earn more, a median $49.8K ten years after enrolling.

Median earnings, 10 years
Washburn$49.8K
Louisiana State University at Alexandria$42.2K
Graduation rate
Washburn60%
Louisiana State University at Alexandria35%

How each has changed

Applications held steady at Louisiana State University at Alexandria, which got less selective.

Applications, 10-year change
  • WashburnNot reported
  • Louisiana State University at AlexandriaSteady−9%
All the numbersEvery figure for these colleges in one table, with differences highlighted.
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