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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 College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | TC | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
LSUS | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $320 |
Diversity |
LSUS | TC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 642 students)
LSUS vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or TC?
- Texas College is 45.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at TC than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,208.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than TC ($7,587 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 21.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,400 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,263 vs. $9,929)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or LSUS .
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at TC (2.9)
LSUS vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or TC? 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 TC and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than Texas College (28% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $11,700 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $27,800)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($201 vs. $320)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/