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Overview |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 42,996 | 9,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,656 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,656 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,068 | $11,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,295 | $7,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,043 | $10,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 91% |
Admission |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,303 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 9,989 | 785 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $201 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (42,996 students vs. 9,736 students)
BYU-I vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or LSUS?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 21.5% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at LSUS than Brigham Young University Idaho ($5,656.00 vs. $4,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than LSUS ($7,295 vs. $7,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 117.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($5,068 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Brigham Young University Idaho (91% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 81.4% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Idaho ($10,964 vs. $6,043)
BYU-I vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or BYU-I .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Idaho (1040) is 11 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming BYU-I students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at BYU-I (3.34)
- BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than LSUS (82.7%)
BYU-I vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I or LSUS? 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 LSUS and BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at BYU-I is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Idaho earn on average $7,200 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,500)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,500)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($113 vs. $201)
- More BYU-I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/