| LSUA vs. LSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#218 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #19 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,050 Louisiana Residents $14,650 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,384 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,000 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter57.67% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.72% |
| Lower24.64% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable25.16% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,289 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,348 |
| Smaller4,289 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,952 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 6,396 |
| Smaller2,334 | Online Student Population | Larger3,031 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower31% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 390) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,299) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 157 | Number of faculties | 1,537 |
| Lower$59,357 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,660 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.