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Overview |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 81% |
Admission |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 960/1110 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $193 |
Diversity |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 9,736 students)
LSUS vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 10.5% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.8% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,332.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Houston-Downtown ($7,554 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 11.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,882 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Houston Downtown (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 33% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,964 vs. $8,246)
LSUS vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 135 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than University of Houston Downtown (28% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $7,900 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,500)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/