| UGA vs. LSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#57 in National Universities #3 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana 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 1-2 Years 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,180 Georgia Residents $30,220 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,268 Georgia Residents $26,576 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,749 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter42.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier75.72% |
| Favorable37.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.16% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger40,607 | Total Enrollment | Smaller37,348 |
| Smaller30,714 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,952 |
| Larger9,893 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,396 |
| Smaller1,166 | Online Student Population | Larger3,031 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,218) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,094) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 2,310 | Number of faculties | 1,537 |
| Higher$110,755 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,660 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.