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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 | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $126 |
Diversity |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 2,198 students)
LSUS vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 3.6% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.7% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,649.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than LSUS ($5,465 vs. $7,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 4.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,226 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Texas A&M University Central Texas (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 7.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,929 vs. $9,203)
LSUS vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or LSUS .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and LSUS.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $7,237 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($12,263 vs. $19,500)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($126 vs. $201)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/