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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Louisiana State University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | MUW | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
LSU | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $155 |
Diversity |
LSU | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
LSU | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 2,339 students)
LSU vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or MUW?
- Louisiana State University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at LSU than Mississippi University for Women ($8,038.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than LSU ($12,691 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 69.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($8,212 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Mississippi University for Women (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($12,374 vs. $9,887)
LSU vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 151 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming LSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or MUW? 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 MUW and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Mississippi University for Women (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $19,100 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $5,900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,900)
- MUW graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($155 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/