- Both Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) and Auburn University are public.
- LSU is located in Baton Rouge, LA and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
- Auburn University has more expensive tuition of $33,944 than LSU ($28,631).
- LSU has tighter acceptance rate of 73.92% than Auburn University (83.93%).
- Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than LSU (1,230).
- LSU is larger with 37,348 students than Auburn University (31,764 students).
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| #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana | Rankings | #243 in National Universities #9 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Baton Rouge, LA | Location | Auburn, AL |
LSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,536 Alabama residents $33,944 out-of-state |
| $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,524 Alabama residents $33,908 out-of-state |
| $11,917 | Financial Aid | $9,724 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 73.92% | Acceptance Rate | 83.93% |
| 37.15% | Yield | 31.88% |
| 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 37,348 | Total Students | 31,764 |
| 30,952 | Undergraduate | 25,379 |
| 6,396 | Graduate | 6,385 |
| 3,031 | Online Enrollment | 3,101 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $60,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,300 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) $9,130 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,294 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,428 Full-time 236 Part-time |
| 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,376 Full-time 1,146 Part-time |
| $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,349 for Faculties $68,363 Part-time |