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Hunter Alabama UL Lafayette Baruch Florida State Brooklyn College Tulane Lehman Binghamton University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M| Louisiana State University | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $117 |
Diversity |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSU | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 14,489 students)
LSU vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or City College of New York?
- Louisiana State University is 16% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at City College of New York than Louisiana State University ($14,880.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than LSU ($5,181 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 22.4% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,956 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 26% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($12,374 vs. $9,822)
LSU vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 38 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
LSU vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than CUNY City College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $7,100 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($11,400 vs. $20,900)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($117 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/