| LSU vs. GSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,683 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State |
| More$12,924 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,120 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,255 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower920 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier73.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.86% |
| Favorable22.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.99% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger41,705 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,150 |
| Larger34,242 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,313 |
| Larger7,463 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller837 |
| Larger5,129 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,183 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 1,610 | Number of faculty | 197 |
| Higher$103,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,667 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.