- Both Louisiana State University-Shreveport (LSUS) and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- LSU has more expensive tuition of $28,631 than LSUS ($20,481).
- LSU has tighter acceptance rate of 73.92% than LSUS (83.84%).
- LSU has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than LSUS (1,120).
- LSU is larger with 37,348 students than LSUS (8,721 students).
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport View More Rivals | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Louisiana | Rankings | #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Shreveport, LA | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
LSUS| Known as | LSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,327 Louisiana residents $20,481 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state |
| $7,349 Louisiana residents $19,846 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state |
| $7,562 | Financial Aid | $11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 83.84% | Acceptance Rate | 73.92% |
| 57.43% | Yield | 37.15% |
| 1,120 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,721 | Total Students | 37,348 |
| 2,465 | Undergraduate | 30,952 |
| 6,256 | Graduate | 6,396 |
| 6,846 | Online Enrollment | 3,031 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 65% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $41,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 367) $6,850 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) $9,130 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 154 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| 370 Full-time 97 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time |
| $76,810 for Faculties $51,666 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time |