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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 | Southwestern Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | SCU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | swcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $19,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $11,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
LSUS | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LSUS | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $27,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
LSUS | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LSUS | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | SCU | ||
| 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 SCU based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 425 students)
LSUS vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or SCU?
- Southwestern Christian University is 201.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($17,040.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.3% higher at SCU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,040.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SCU ($7,587 vs. $19,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian University are 8.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,400 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southwestern Christian University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Christian University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,041 vs. $9,929)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 51 points higher than at SCU (978)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCU (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SCU (3.22)
LSUS vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or SCU? 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 SCU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is the same as at Southwestern Christian University (28% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $12,100 more per year than SCU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $27,400)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/