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FGCU UCF Alabama Florida State Nova FIU UL Lafayette University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Tulane| Louisiana State University | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | FAU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 30,790 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $9,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $10,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 86% |
Admission |
LSU | FAU | ||
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| Applied | 42,558 | 27,612 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 20,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $174 |
Diversity |
LSU | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LSU | FAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than FAU based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 30,790 students)
LSU vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or FAU?
- Louisiana State University is 218.7% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at FAU than Louisiana State University ($14,374.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than LSU ($9,839 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 14% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,536 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Florida Atlantic University (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($13,509 vs. $10,786)
LSU vs. FAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 116 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming LSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at FAU (3.74)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than FAU (73.4%)
LSU vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or FAU? 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 FAU and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Florida Atlantic University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $4,039 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($16,861 vs. $20,900)
- FAU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($174 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/