LSUS vs. Ole Miss

Comparable Facts

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

University of Mississippi is larger than LSUS based on total student enrollment (26,449 students vs. 10,749 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Shreveport is located in Shreveport, LA (Rural Fringe setting); University of Mississippi is in University, MS (Remote Town setting).
• Louisiana State University Shreveport is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Mississippi is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Shreveport 30:1; University of Mississippi 18:1.

LSUS vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss ($7,287 vs. $15,045).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 24.4% lower than at University of Mississippi ($9,522 vs. $12,600).
• University of Mississippi is 30% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUS (about $2,254 more per year; $9,772.00 vs. $7,518.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 280.4% higher at Ole Miss than at Louisiana State University Shreveport (about $21,082 more per year; $28,600.00 vs. $7,518.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than at University of Mississippi (91% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 4.7% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students ($12,455 vs. $11,898).

LSUS vs. Ole Miss Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Ole Miss? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Ole Miss and LSUS.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1100) is the same as at Ole Miss (1100).
• Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 21 at LSUS).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Louisiana State University Shreveport 1000/1195; University of Mississippi 1000/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Louisiana State University Shreveport 18/24; University of Mississippi 21/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUS - Test optional; Ole Miss - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LSUS (3.38).
• Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than LSUS (50.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.5% at LSUS vs. 18.5% at Ole Miss.

LSUS vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUS and Ole Miss? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Mississippi's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport's (28%).
• Graduates from University of Mississippi earn a median of about $13,200 more per year than LSUS graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,700 vs. $39,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Shreveport graduates have a $500 lower median loan debt than Ole Miss graduates ($19,500 vs. $20,000).
• Among borrowers, LSUS graduates have an estimated $5 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Ole Miss graduates ($201 vs. $206).
• More Ole Miss 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.