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Overview |
LSUS | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LSUS | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LSUS | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Salem 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 Salem State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 6,539 students)
LSUS vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Salem State University?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 521.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Salem State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($7,050.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Salem State University ($7,587 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 46.2% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,226 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 16% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,929 vs. $8,562)
LSUS vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or LSUS .
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Salem 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 Salem State University and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/