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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken UCO-Central SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden SNU| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | MACU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUS | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LSUS | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $283 |
Diversity |
LSUS | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 2,442 students)
LSUS vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 210.6% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.6% higher at MACU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,568.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than MACU ($7,587 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 18.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,632 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,967 vs. $9,929)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or LSUS .
LSUS vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or MACU? 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 MACU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than Mid America Christian University (28% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $5,500 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $7,938 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,438)
- LSUS graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($201 vs. $283)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/