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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton LSU UH TSU Texas Tech UL Lafayette| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
LSUS | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Lamar 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
- Lamar University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Lamar University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,020.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Lamar University ($7,587 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 3.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,884 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,397 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 55 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar 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 Lamar University (83.7%)
LSUS vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Lamar 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 Lamar University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $6,000 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/