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LSU UL Lafayette NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech USC Aiken SHSU LSUA Rutgers University-Camden UNO University of Phoenix-Lafayette| Macon State College | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1090/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $201 |
Diversity |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 39% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or LSUS?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 148.4% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Macon State than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($8,411.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 51.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($6,750 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,929 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than Macon State College (28% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/