LSUS vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

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

Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (10,749 students vs. 3,586 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

LSUS vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUS or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston Victoria than LSUS ($6,754 vs. $7,287).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 15.3% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($9,522 vs. $11,246).
• Louisiana State University Shreveport is 5.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $369 more per year; $7,518.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 126% higher at University of Houston-Victoria than at Louisiana State University Shreveport (about $9,471 more per year; $16,989.00 vs. $7,518.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than at University of Houston Victoria (91% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 11% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students ($13,210 vs. $11,898).

LSUS vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and LSUS.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1100) is 10 points higher than at University of Houston-Victoria (1090).
• Incoming University of Houston-Victoria 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 Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Shreveport 18/24; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUS - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than LSUS (50.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.5% at LSUS vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

LSUS vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUS and University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $3,700 more per year than LSUS graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $39,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $1,971 lower median loan debt than LSUS graduates ($17,529 vs. $19,500).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than LSUS graduates ($181 vs. $201).
• More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (51% 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.