University of Arkansas (Arkansas) vs. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Arkansas (Arkansas) and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) are public.
  • Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR and LSU is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Arkansas has more expensive tuition of $28,772 than LSU ($28,631).
  • Arkansas has tighter acceptance rate of 65.96% than LSU (73.92%).
  • LSU has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Arkansas (1,110).
  • LSU is larger with 37,348 students than Arkansas (30,936 students).
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#113 in National Universities
#2 in Arkansas
Rankings#95 in National Universities
#2 in Louisiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fayetteville, ARLocationBaton Rouge, LA
ArkansasKnown asLSU
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 Arkansas residents
$28,772 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,954 Louisiana residents
$28,631 out-of-state
$12,160 Arkansas residents
$30,220 out-of-state
Graduate$13,027 Louisiana residents
$29,962 out-of-state
$8,877Financial Aid$11,917
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
65.96%Acceptance Rate73.92%
35.37%Yield37.15%
1,110 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,230 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
30,936Total Students37,348
26,269Undergraduate30,952
4,667Graduate6,396
3,361Online Enrollment3,031
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
69%Graduation Rate69%
Transfer-out Rate
86%Retention Rate84%
$52,700Average Earning after Graduation$60,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,200)
$7,968 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802)
$9,130 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
1,270 Full-time
176 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,342 Full-time
195 Part-time
4,999 Full-time
243 Part-time
Number of Staffs6,275 Full-time
336 Part-time
$90,406 for Faculties
$58,549 Part-time
Average Salary$92,454 for Faculties
$64,342 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023