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Overview |
LSU | LSUS | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 9,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $11,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $7,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $10,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
LSU | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 949 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 785 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $201 |
Diversity |
LSU | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
LSU | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LSU | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 9,736 students)
LSU vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or LSUS?
- Louisiana State University is 42.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at LSU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,038.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than LSU ($7,554 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 29.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,030 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Louisiana State University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,509 vs. $10,964)
LSU vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 134 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming LSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $17,400 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,900)
- LSUS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/