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Overview |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 1,771 students)
LSUS vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 385.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 385.3% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($27,450.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than East Texas Baptist University ($7,587 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 0.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,195 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 66.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,552 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 47 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
LSUS vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or East Texas Baptist University? 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 East Texas Baptist University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $2,600 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/