| LSU vs. South Carolina |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina 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) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,688 South Carolina Residents $36,298 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,134 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$12,924 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,223 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,255 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier73.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.15% |
| Favorable22.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.94% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller38,532 |
| Larger34,242 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller30,187 |
| Smaller7,463 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,345 |
| Larger5,129 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,519 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher79% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,610 | Number of faculty | 2,432 |
| Lower$103,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,918 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.