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Overview |
LSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
LSU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $248 |
Diversity |
LSU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
LSU | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 16,681 students)
LSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or MSU?
- Louisiana State University is 38% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.8% higher at MSU than Louisiana State University ($27,391.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than LSU ($17,250 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 23.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,300 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 115.2% larger than aid received Montana State University ($12,374 vs. $5,749)
LSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 32 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MSU (3.5)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than MSU (73.3%)
LSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or MSU? 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 MSU and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Montana State University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,800)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,900 vs. $24,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($216 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/