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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken Wingate University SHSU LSUA Mississippi State Middle Tennessee State University| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 940/1280 | ||
| 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 | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $199 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Delta State University | ||
| 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 Delta State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 2,556 students)
LSUS vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 49.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Delta State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,435.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Delta State University ($7,587 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 23% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,317 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 15% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,929 vs. $8,631)
LSUS vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 59 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Delta 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 Delta State University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Delta State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (32% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $1,800 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $232 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($19,268 vs. $19,500)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($199 vs. $201)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/