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WVU WVSU LSU Fairmont State UL Lafayette NSU University of Charleston Concord University Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ECU| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 890/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $239 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 9,736 students)
LSUS vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231% higher at Marshall University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,724.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Marshall University ($7,554 vs. $9,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 16.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,030 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Louisiana State University Shreveport (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,024 vs. $10,964)
LSUS vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 1 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Marshall 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 Marshall University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $3,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,134)
- LSUS graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($201 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/