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Overview |
LSUS | UWT | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
LSUS | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUS | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
LSUS | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LSUS | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UWT based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 4,794 students)
LSUS vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 97.8% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 601.7% higher at UWT than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($39,687.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than UWT ($7,587 vs. $10,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 39.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,226 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 30.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,961 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 63 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UWT (88.3%)
LSUS vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS or UWT? 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 UWT and LSUS.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $26,300 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $39,500)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/