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Overview |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 3,840 students)
LSUS vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 83.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.7% higher at USC Aiken than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($20,856.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than USC Aiken ($7,587 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 22.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,376 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($9,929 vs. $9,891)
LSUS vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 53 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
LSUS vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken 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/