| LSU vs. The U |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #126 in National Universities #2 in Utah 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,315 Utah Residents $29,837 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,448 Utah Residents $27,056 Out-of-State |
| More$11,917 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,313 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,230 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter75.72% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.13% |
| Lower25.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.39% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,348 | Total Enrollment | Smaller34,734 |
| Larger30,952 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller26,355 |
| Smaller6,396 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,379 |
| Larger3,031 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,431 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 6,770) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,020) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,537 | Number of faculties | 2,472 |
| Lower$96,660 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,958 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.