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Overview |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 4,474 students)
LSUS vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is 25% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.2% higher at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($16,980.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($7,587 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 50.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,226 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Plattsburgh students is 7.4% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,667 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 57 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
LSUS vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh earn on average $4,500 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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/