- Dillard University is a private school while Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- LSU has more expensive tuition of $28,631 than Dillard University ($22,194).
- Dillard University has tighter acceptance rate of 40.81% than LSU (73.92%).
- LSU has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Dillard University (1,050).
- LSU is larger with 37,348 students than Dillard University (1,224 students).
| Dillard University View More Rivals | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College View More Rivals | |
| #217 in Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Louisiana | Rankings | #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Known as | LSU | |
| Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $22,194 | Undergraduate | $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state |
| $8,850 | Graduate | $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state |
| $17,723 | Financial Aid | $11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 40.81% | Acceptance Rate | 73.92% |
| 12.85% | Yield | 37.15% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,224 | Total Students | 37,348 |
| 1,224 | Undergraduate | 30,952 |
| 0 | Graduate | 6,396 |
| 54 | Online Enrollment | 3,031 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $37,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 775) $6,464 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) $9,130 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,526 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 67 Full-time 37 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| 248 Full-time 38 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time |
| $52,791 for Faculties $51,442 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time |