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Overview |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 6,509 students)
LSUS vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 36.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at PennWest California than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,574.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 1.9% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,226 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,929 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 107 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
LSUS vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,000 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/