| Southern University and A & M vs. LSUS |
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|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region VI Universities #9 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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$9,922 Louisiana Residents $17,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,327 Louisiana Residents $7,327 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,738 Louisiana Residents $17,184 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,349 Louisiana Residents $7,349 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,699 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,974 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower900 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter35.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier50.55% |
| Lower20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.48% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,279 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,749 |
| Larger6,713 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,651 |
| Smaller1,566 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,098 |
| Smaller379 | Online Student Population | Larger8,719 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher38% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 367) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty30 to 1 |
| 427 | Number of faculty | 230 |
| Lower$69,575 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,149 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.