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Overview |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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 | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $215 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 1,911 students)
LSUS vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UVa-Wise?
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is 6.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,040.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 362.9% higher at UVa-Wise than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($26,182.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UVa-Wise ($7,554 vs. $10,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 13.6% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,030 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Louisiana State University Shreveport (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 25% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,702 vs. $10,964)
LSUS vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 87 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $2,600 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,327 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,827)
- LSUS graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($201 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/