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Overview |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $237 |
Diversity |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 20.2% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.6% higher at UTSA than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($18,259.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than UTSA ($7,274 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 15.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,598 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than The University of Texas at San Antonio (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 27% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,934 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 93 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or UTSA? 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 UTSA and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at UTSA is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (27% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $12,200 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $5,276 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($17,707 vs. $22,983)
- LSUA graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($183 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/