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Overview |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,736 | 1,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | ololcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $14,164 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $14,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,554 | $15,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,964 | $11,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 90% |
Admission |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 949 | 381 | ||
| Admitted | 785 | 316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Our Lady of the Lake College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Our Lady of the Lake College based on total student enrollment (9,736 students vs. 1,204 students)
LSUS vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Our Lady of the Lake College?
- Our Lady of the Lake College is 150.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($14,164.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.4% higher at Our Lady of the Lake College than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($14,164.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Our Lady of the Lake College ($7,554 vs. $15,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 36% lower than costs at Our Lady of the Lake College ($11,030 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Our Lady of the Lake College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Our Lady of the Lake College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,453 vs. $10,964)
LSUS vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Our Lady of the Lake College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of the Lake College or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 19 points higher than at Our Lady of the Lake College (1010)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Our Lady of the Lake College (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Our Lady of the Lake College (3.23)
- Our Lady of the Lake College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than LSUS (82.7%)
LSUS vs. Our Lady of the Lake College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Our Lady of the Lake College? 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 Our Lady of the Lake College and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Our Lady of the Lake College is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Our Lady of the Lake College earn on average $7,700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of the Lake College graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Our Lady of the Lake College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/