LSUS vs. UHCL

Comparable Facts

Compare Louisiana State University Shreveport in Shreveport, LA with University of Houston Clear Lake in Houston, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than UHCL based on total student enrollment (10,749 students vs. 8,137 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA (Rural Fringe setting); University of Houston Clear Lake is in Houston, TX (Large Suburban setting).
• Louisiana State University Shreveport is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Clear Lake is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Shreveport 30:1; University of Houston Clear Lake 15:1.

LSUS vs. UHCL Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UHCL? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UHCL ($7,287 vs. $14,059).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 24.7% lower than at University of Houston Clear Lake ($9,522 vs. $12,642).
• University of Houston Clear Lake is 3.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUS (about $252 more per year; $7,770.00 vs. $7,518.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 180.8% higher at UHCL than at Louisiana State University Shreveport (about $13,596 more per year; $21,114.00 vs. $7,518.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than at University of Houston Clear Lake (91% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 6.2% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students ($12,630 vs. $11,898).

LSUS vs. UHCL Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UHCL? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UHCL and LSUS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1100) is 40 points higher than at UHCL (1060).
• Incoming UHCL students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at LSUS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Shreveport 1000/1195; University of Houston Clear Lake 970/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Shreveport 18/24; University of Houston Clear Lake 20/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUS - Test optional; UHCL - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UHCL Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UHCL students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUS (3.38).
• UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than LSUS (50.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.5% at LSUS vs. 22.2% at UHCL.

LSUS vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUS and UHCL? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Louisiana State University Shreveport's six-year graduation rate is 28%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UHCL.
• Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $14,200 more per year than LSUS graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,700 vs. $39,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Clear Lake graduates have a $2,350 lower median loan debt than LSUS graduates ($17,150 vs. $19,500).
• Among borrowers, UHCL graduates have an estimated $24 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than LSUS graduates ($177 vs. $201).
• More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.