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Overview |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 793 students)
LSUS vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 313.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.7% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($23,400.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southwestern Adventist University ($7,587 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 18.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,600 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,959 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 125 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
LSUS vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/