| Auburn vs. LSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#153 in National Universities #2 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,890 Alabama Residents $34,922 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,890 Alabama Residents $33,986 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,729 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,924 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,255 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter45.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier73.33% |
| Favorable24.14% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.96% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller34,145 | Total Enrollment | Larger41,705 |
| Smaller27,907 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,242 |
| Smaller6,238 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,463 |
| Smaller3,255 | Online Student Population | Larger5,129 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,704) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) |
| Faculty | ||
| 21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,726 | Number of faculty | 1,610 |
| Higher$110,439 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,487 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.