Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UCO-Central USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden MACU| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LSUS | SNU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | snu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LSUS | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $27,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LSUS | SNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | SNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LSUS | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $193 |
Diversity |
LSUS | SNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LSUS | SNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 1,507 students)
LSUS vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 377.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 377.4% higher at SNU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($27,000.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SNU ($7,587 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 29.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,900 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 100.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($19,948 vs. $9,929)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or LSUS .
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SNU (3.3)
LSUS vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or SNU? 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 SNU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $13,300 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,500)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- SNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/