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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden UNO University of Phoenix-Lafayette| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | ABC | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
LSUS | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LSUS | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUS | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 218 students)
LSUS vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or ABC?
- Arlington Baptist College is 174.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.8% higher at ABC than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,540.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than ABC ($7,587 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 23.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,310 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Arlington Baptist College (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 50.6% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($9,929 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or LSUS .
LSUS vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or ABC? 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 ABC and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $2,600 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,900)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,501 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,001)
- LSUS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/