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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $215 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 4,090 students)
LSUS vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 48.5% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at Missouri Southern than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,800.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Missouri Southern ($7,554 vs. $11,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 53.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,172 vs. $11,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Missouri Southern State University (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 45.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,964 vs. $7,514)
LSUS vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $2,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,600)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,831)
- LSUS graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($201 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/