University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) vs. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) are public.
  • Mizzou is located in Columbia, MO and LSU is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
  • Mizzou has more expensive tuition of $34,338 than LSU ($28,631).
  • LSU has tighter acceptance rate of 73.92% than Mizzou (78.09%).
  • Mizzou has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than LSU (1,230).
  • LSU is larger with 37,348 students than Mizzou (31,304 students).
University of Missouri-Columbia

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#86 in National Universities
#3 in Missouri
Rankings#95 in National Universities
#2 in Louisiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Columbia, MOLocationBaton Rouge, LA
MizzouKnown 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
$14,130 Missouri residents
$34,338 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,954 Louisiana residents
$28,631 out-of-state
$13,029 Missouri residents
$31,029 out-of-state
Graduate$13,027 Louisiana residents
$29,962 out-of-state
$11,506Financial Aid$11,917
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
78.09%Acceptance Rate73.92%
32.34%Yield37.15%
1,240 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,230 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
31,304Total Students37,348
23,745Undergraduate30,952
7,559Graduate6,396
4,088Online Enrollment3,031
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
75%Graduation Rate69%
Transfer-out Rate
89%Retention Rate84%
$56,600Average 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
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,898)
$7,145 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
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
1,933 Full-time
654 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,342 Full-time
195 Part-time
7,807 Full-time
2,249 Part-time
Number of Staffs6,275 Full-time
336 Part-time
$96,296 for Faculties
$58,648 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