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Overview |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.7% higher at SHSU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,648.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SHSU ($7,587 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 6.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,226 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,499 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 32 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SHSU (84.6%)
LSUS vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or SHSU? 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 SHSU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (50% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- LSUS graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/