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

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Georgia (UGA) and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) are public.
  • UGA is located in Athens, GA and LSU is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
  • UGA has more expensive tuition of $30,220 than LSU ($28,631).
  • UGA has tighter acceptance rate of 54.01% than LSU (73.92%).
  • UGA has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than LSU (1,230).
  • UGA is larger with 40,607 students than LSU (37,348 students).
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#77 in National Universities
#3 in Georgia
Rankings#95 in National Universities
#2 in Louisiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Athens, GALocationBaton Rouge, LA
UGAKnown asLSU
1 Year Certificate
2 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
$11,180 Georgia residents
$30,220 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,954 Louisiana residents
$28,631 out-of-state
$10,268 Georgia residents
$26,576 out-of-state
Graduate$13,027 Louisiana residents
$29,962 out-of-state
$10,749Financial Aid$11,917
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
54.01%Acceptance Rate73.92%
44.64%Yield37.15%
1,310 SAT, 30 ACTTest Scores1,230 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
40,607Total Students37,348
30,714Undergraduate30,952
9,893Graduate6,396
1,166Online Enrollment3,031
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
88%Graduation Rate69%
7%Transfer-out Rate
94%Retention Rate84%
$59,100Average 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: 10,218)
$6,294 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802)
$9,130 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$4,094 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
2,140 Full-time
170 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,342 Full-time
195 Part-time
10,443 Full-time
1,290 Part-time
Number of Staffs6,275 Full-time
336 Part-time
$106,774 for Faculties
$56,119 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