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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSU UL Lafayette Lamar University Texas State USC Aiken ULM SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Newark Rutgers University-Camden UNO| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | NSU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
LSUS | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
LSUS | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or NSU?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 9.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.3% higher at NSU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,968.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than NSU ($7,587 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 0.4% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,226 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 4.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,929 vs. $9,499)
LSUS vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 21 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or NSU? 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 NSU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $1,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,100)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,531)
- LSUS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/