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Ohio University University of Rio Grande Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana Wright State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Central State University| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $245 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 3,297 students)
LSUA vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Shawnee State University?
- Shawnee State University is 88.7% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.4% higher at Shawnee State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($15,686.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Shawnee State University ($7,274 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 20.7% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,598 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Shawnee State University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shawnee State University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,718 vs. $7,033)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or LSUA .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at LSUA (3.16)
LSUA vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (22% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $600 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $6,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $23,712)
- LSUA graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/