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Overview |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $203 |
Diversity |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 6,562 students)
LSUS vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or TAMUK?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 10.1% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227% higher at TAMUK than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,493.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than TAMUK ($7,554 vs. $10,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 1.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,823 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Louisiana State University Shreveport (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 6.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,699 vs. $10,964)
LSUS vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 92 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at TAMUK is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $6,800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $136 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,636)
- LSUS graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($201 vs. $203)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/