- Both Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- LSU has more expensive tuition of $28,631 than SUNO ($16,390).
- SUNO has tighter acceptance rate of 24.67% than LSU (73.92%).
- LSU is larger with 37,348 students than SUNO (1,950 students).
Southern University at New Orleans View More Rivals | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Louisiana | Rankings | #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
SUNO| Known as | LSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,490 Louisiana residents $16,390 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state |
| $9,180 Louisiana residents $16,122 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state |
| $5,936 | Financial Aid | $11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 24.67% | Acceptance Rate | 73.92% |
| 53.56% | Yield | 37.15% |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,950 | Total Students | 37,348 |
| 1,680 | Undergraduate | 30,952 |
| 270 | Graduate | 6,396 |
| 386 | Online Enrollment | 3,031 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 17% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 37% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $32,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,100 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 672) $6,480 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) $9,130 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 78 Full-time 49 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| 277 Full-time 60 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $49,660 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time |