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Overview |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 9,736 students)
LSUS vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Tarleton?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.3% higher at Tarleton than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($14,496.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Tarleton ($7,554 vs. $15,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,846 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Tarleton State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 44.3% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($10,964 vs. $7,600)
LSUS vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 70 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Tarleton graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,750)
- LSUS graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Tarleton graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/