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UNM UTEP LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Arizona Christian University Texas Tech USC Aiken ASU| Louisiana State University Shreveport | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $176 |
Diversity |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 11.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.8% higher at NMSU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($23,407.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than NMSU ($7,587 vs. $10,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 10% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,226 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than New Mexico State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 32.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,168 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 46 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than NMSU (78%)
LSUS vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or NMSU? 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 NMSU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $100 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,382 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($17,118 vs. $19,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($176 vs. $201)
- More NMSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/