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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 | Blue Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $188 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Blue Mountain College | ||
| 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 Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 922 students)
LSUS vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 238% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238% higher at Blue Mountain College than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($19,120.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Blue Mountain College ($7,587 vs. $15,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 21% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,452 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Blue Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 43.3% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($14,229 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 39 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Blue Mountain College? 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 Blue Mountain College and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $9,800 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($18,264 vs. $19,500)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($188 vs. $201)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/