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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Nicholls State University USC Aiken SHSU LSUA University of Southern Mississippi Rutgers University-Camden| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $219 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.8% higher at Southeastern than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($18,255.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southeastern ($7,587 vs. $12,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 8.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,430 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,785 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 1 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $1,600 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,272)
- LSUS graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern 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/