Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
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 | Cox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $10,646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $208 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 852 students)
LSUS vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Cox College?
- Cox College is 88.2% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Cox College than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,646.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 9.2% lower than costs at Cox College ($10,226 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Cox College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($9,929 vs. $0)
LSUS vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or LSUS .
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Cox College (33.3%)
LSUS vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Cox 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 Cox College and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (92% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Cox College earn on average $1,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $684 lower median federal student loan debt than Cox College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,184)
- LSUS graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cox College graduates. ($201 vs. $208)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/