Kentucky vs. LSU |
#132 in National Universities #2 in Kentucky 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 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$13,212 Kentucky Residents $33,406 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
expensive$14,330 Kentucky Residents $35,459 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
More$11,981 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,917 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,180 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
Easier94.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.72% |
Favorable28.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.16% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller31,547 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,348 |
Smaller22,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,952 |
Larger8,812 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,396 |
Larger4,064 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,031 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712) | 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 |
2,087 | Number of faculties | 1,537 |
Higher$104,156 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,660 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.