College comparison

Highline College vs Louisiana State University-Shreveport

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	H Highline College Des Moines, WA	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA
Acceptance rate	—	51%
SAT (25–75)	—	1000–1195
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,838	2,153
Avg net price	$9,879	$7,022
Median earnings (10 yr)Highline College reports higher median earnings	$47,869	$47,477
Graduation rate	35%	38%
Median debt	$9,500	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Des Moines, WA

Quick answers

Is Highline College or Louisiana State University-Shreveport harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Highline College vs Louisiana State University-Shreveport?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Highline College and 1000–1195 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.