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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 | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $177 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 8,562 students)
LSUS vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 6.5% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.6% higher at UHCL than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($19,320.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UHCL ($7,587 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 8.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,440 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Houston Clear Lake (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 70.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,973 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 4 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UHCL (69.4%)
LSUS vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UHCL? 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 UHCL and LSUS.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $14,200 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $39,500)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($17,150 vs. $19,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans 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/