College comparison

Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is more selective	51%	41%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1195	845–1108
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,153	1,807
Avg net price	$7,022	$12,653
Median earnings (10 yr)Louisiana State University-Shreveport reports higher median earnings	$47,477	$35,550
Graduation rate	38%	40%
Median debt	$22,500	$24,202
Economic mobility	—	2.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport or University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff harder to get into?

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is more selective: Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's is approximately 41% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1195 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport and 845–1108 at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. 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.