- Both Grambling State University (GSU) and Southern University and A & M College are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- Southern University and A & M College has more expensive tuition of $17,198 than GSU ($16,706).
- GSU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.77% than Southern University and A & M College (45.47%).
- GSU has higher SAT scores of 910 than Southern University and A & M College (890).
- Southern University and A & M College is larger with 8,226 students than GSU (5,058 students).
| Grambling State University View More Rivals | Southern University and A & M College View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Louisiana | Rankings | #11 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grambling, LA | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
GSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,681 Louisiana residents $16,706 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,848 Louisiana residents $17,198 out-of-state |
| $7,416 Louisiana residents $16,439 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,658 Louisiana residents $17,104 out-of-state |
| $6,958 | Financial Aid | $7,949 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 42.77% | Acceptance Rate | 45.47% |
| 28.35% | Yield | 51.26% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 890 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,058 | Total Students | 8,226 |
| 4,201 | Undergraduate | 6,470 |
| 857 | Graduate | 1,756 |
| 1,132 | Online Enrollment | 1,067 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 30% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 72% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $32,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) $5,548 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 152 Full-time 1 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 308 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| 443 Full-time 2 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 982 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $54,113 for Faculties $46,579 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,920 for Faculties $52,442 Part-time |