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Overview |
LSUS | MSU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
LSUS | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,784 students)
LSUS vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at MSU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,827.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than MSU ($7,587 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,046 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,643 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 27 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or MSU? 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 MSU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,799 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,299)
- LSUS graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/