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Overview |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $276 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 3,575 students)
LSUS vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UMHB?
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 419.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 419.8% higher at UMHB than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($29,400.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UMHB ($7,587 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 3.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,900 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 56.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,574 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 18 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming UMHB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UMHB? 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 UMHB and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at UMHB is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $5,700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,750)
- LSUS graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More UMHB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/