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Overview |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 1,487 students)
LSUS vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 250.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.1% higher at College of the Ozarks than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($19,800.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than College of the Ozarks ($7,587 vs. $12,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 24.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,200 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as College of the Ozarks (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 88.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,754 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 40 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming College of the Ozarks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
LSUS vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or College of the Ozarks? 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 College of the Ozarks and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at College of the Ozarks is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (54% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $2,700 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/