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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UCO-Central USC Aiken University of Houston-Downtown SHSU LSUA Fort Hays State University| Louisiana State University Shreveport | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | USAO | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
LSUS | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
LSUS | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 914 students)
LSUS vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 17.2% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.1% higher at USAO than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,820.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than USAO ($7,554 vs. $8,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 44.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,640 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Louisiana State University Shreveport (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 18.8% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($13,030 vs. $10,964)
LSUS vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 30 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than USAO (55.8%)
LSUS vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or USAO? 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 USAO and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $3,400 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/