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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken Southeastern Oklahoma State University SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden UCO-Central| Louisiana State University Shreveport | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | ECU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
LSUS | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $174 |
Diversity |
LSUS | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 3,376 students)
LSUS vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or ECU?
- East Central University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.6% higher at ECU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,361.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than ECU ($7,587 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 31.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,752 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 12.2% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,929 vs. $8,853)
LSUS vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 59 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ECU (3.31)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ECU (70.1%)
LSUS vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or ECU? 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 ECU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- East Central University students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($16,878 vs. $19,500)
- ECU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($174 vs. $201)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/