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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 | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $293 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 3,627 students)
LSUS vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 394.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.7% higher at Belhaven University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($27,980.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Belhaven University ($7,587 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 12.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,100 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 71.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,067 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or LSUS .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
LSUS vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $1,400 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $8,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,402)
- LSUS graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($201 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/