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Overview |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #943 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 840/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $147 |
Diversity |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,106 students)
LSUS vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or ENMU?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 34.9% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at ENMU than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($6,174.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than ENMU ($7,587 vs. $8,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 25.2% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,170 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 13.9% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($9,929 vs. $8,719)
LSUS vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 82 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ENMU (27.6%)
LSUS vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or ENMU? 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 ENMU and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (28% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $5,700 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,233 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($14,267 vs. $19,500)
- ENMU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($147 vs. $201)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/