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Overview |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $210 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 24.2% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.7% higher at UCO-Central than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,913.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UCO-Central ($7,587 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 18.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,628 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 54.6% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($9,929 vs. $6,422)
LSUS vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 19 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
LSUS vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (36% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $5,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,393)
- LSUS graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($201 vs. $210)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/