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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU LSU UTSA UL Lafayette| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.4% higher at SFASU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,858.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SFASU ($7,587 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,642 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,363 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 28 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or SFASU? 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 SFASU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/