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LSU WSC UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken SHSU LSUA UNOMAHA Nebraska| Louisiana State University Shreveport | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | UNK | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
LSUS | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 6,017 students)
LSUS vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 14% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at UNK than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,418.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UNK ($7,554 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,030 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Nebraska at Kearney (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 24.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,964 vs. $8,779)
LSUS vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 20 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UNK? 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 UNK and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $3,900 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,250)
- LSUS graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/