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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M LSU Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State| Louisiana State University Shreveport | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $299 |
Diversity |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or NCAT?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 59.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.4% higher at NCAT than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($17,050.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than NCAT ($7,587 vs. $9,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 11.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,179 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,082 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 119 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
LSUS vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or NCAT? 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 NCAT and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (41% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $1,400 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,100)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $29,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($201 vs. $299)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/