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Overview |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $261 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 47.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Memphis than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,576.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Memphis ($7,587 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,126 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 3.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($9,929 vs. $9,625)
LSUS vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is the same at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or Memphis? 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 Memphis and LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $2,700 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,250)
- LSUS graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($201 vs. $261)
- More LSUS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/