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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | BC | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUS | BC | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $54 |
Diversity |
LSUS | BC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 4,044 students)
LSUS vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or BC?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 115.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at LSUS than Brazosport College ($5,656.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than LSUS ($4,718 vs. $7,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 17.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,700 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Brazosport College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 147.1% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,929 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or LSUS .
LSUS vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or BC? 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 BC and LSUS.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,500)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($5,250 vs. $19,500)
- BC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($54 vs. $201)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/