- Both University of South Carolina-Columbia (South Carolina) and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) are public.
- South Carolina is located in Columbia, SC and LSU is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
- South Carolina has more expensive tuition of $34,934 than LSU ($28,631).
- South Carolina has tighter acceptance rate of 72.31% than LSU (73.92%).
- South Carolina has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than LSU (1,230).
- LSU is larger with 37,348 students than South Carolina (35,653 students).
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| #169 in National Universities #4 in South Carolina | Rankings | #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
South Carolina| Known as | LSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,688 South Carolina residents $34,934 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state |
| $13,774 South Carolina residents $30,160 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state |
| $6,907 | Financial Aid | $11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 72.31% | Acceptance Rate | 73.92% |
| 31.25% | Yield | 37.15% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 35,653 | Total Students | 37,348 |
| 27,343 | Undergraduate | 30,952 |
| 8,310 | Graduate | 6,396 |
| 3,171 | Online Enrollment | 3,031 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $53,900 | 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 Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) $7,360 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) $9,130 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,420 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 1,693 Full-time 631 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| 5,639 Full-time 2,094 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time |
| $102,889 for Faculties $64,188 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time |