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URI SHU Roger Williams University LSU UL Lafayette NSU Bryant University Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | RIC | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
LSUS | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSUS | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
LSUS | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
LSUS | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 5,767 students)
LSUS vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 67.6% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.3% higher at RIC than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($25,014.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than RIC ($7,554 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 24.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,030 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Louisiana State University Shreveport (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 56.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,964 vs. $6,998)
LSUS vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 116 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at RIC (3.08)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than RIC (81.1%)
LSUS vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or RIC? 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 RIC and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $2,500 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,200)
- LSUS graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More RIC 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/