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LSU UTEP UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UTSA USC Aiken Texas Tech UNT SHSU| Louisiana State University Shreveport | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $141 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,848 students)
LSUS vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 16.3% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.7% higher at UT Permian Basin than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,817.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UT Permian Basin ($7,587 vs. $10,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 4.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($10,226 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 11.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,092 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 64 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at UT Permian Basin is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $11,500 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,500)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $5,845 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($13,655 vs. $19,500)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($141 vs. $201)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/