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UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Baylor LSUS Fort Hays State University NSU Xavier University of Louisiana KU SWOSU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech GSU- Grambling| Louisiana State University Alexandria | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | USAO | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
LSUA | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
LSUA | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | N/A |
Diversity |
LSUA | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
LSUA | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (4,289 students vs. 825 students)
LSUA vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 33.9% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248% higher at USAO than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($17,820.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than USAO ($7,274 vs. $8,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 37.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,000 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 73.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($12,201 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 49 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming USAO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than USAO (56.3%)
LSUA vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (39% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma earn on average $400 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $35,700)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/