- University of Holy Cross is a private school while Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- LSU has more expensive tuition of $28,631 than University of Holy Cross ($16,160).
- University of Holy Cross has tighter acceptance rate of 46.15% than LSU (73.92%).
- LSU is larger with 37,348 students than University of Holy Cross (1,120 students).
| University of Holy Cross View More Rivals | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Known as | LSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | 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 (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,160 | Undergraduate | $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state |
| $15,350 | Graduate | $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state |
| $6,136 | Financial Aid | $11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 46.15% | Acceptance Rate | 73.92% |
| 9.95% | Yield | 37.15% |
| Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,120 | Total Students | 37,348 |
| 774 | Undergraduate | 30,952 |
| 346 | Graduate | 6,396 |
| 468 | Online Enrollment | 3,031 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $40,700 | 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 |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 115) $7,400 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 | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 69 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| 123 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time |
| $68,365 for Faculties $56,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time |