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UNCW ECU Alabama WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UL Lafayette UNC Chapel Hill Florida State Tulane JMU| Louisiana State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | ASU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
LSU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $211 |
Diversity |
LSU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LSU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 20,436 students)
LSU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or ASU?
- Louisiana State University is 89.5% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at ASU than Louisiana State University ($20,246.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than LSU ($13,084 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 20.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,582 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($12,374 vs. $7,443)
LSU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 6 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming LSU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at LSU (3.77)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or ASU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ASU and LSU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Louisiana State University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $15,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,900)
- ASU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/