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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden UNO University of Phoenix-Lafayette| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Bartlesville, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | okwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $29,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $29,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $9,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $26,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $16,851 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 930/1100 | ||
| 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 | OKWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,881 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $215 |
Diversity |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | OKWU | ||
| 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 OKWU based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 947 students)
LSUS vs. OKWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or OKWU?
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University is 425.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($29,698.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 425.1% higher at OKWU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($29,698.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than OKWU ($7,554 vs. $26,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 20.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,182 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Wesleyan University than Louisiana State University Shreveport (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Wesleyan University students is 53.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,851 vs. $10,964)
LSUS vs. OKWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or OKWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OKWU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 67 points higher than at OKWU (962)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OKWU (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have at the same average high school GPA (3.38) as students at OKWU (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than OKWU (77%)
LSUS vs. OKWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or OKWU? 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 OKWU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at OKWU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $15,800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,381 lower median federal student loan debt than OKWU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,881)
- LSUS graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than OKWU graduates. ($201 vs. $215)
- More OKWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/