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Alabama UL Lafayette Miami Florida State Ohio State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Kent State UC| Louisiana State University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $211 |
Diversity |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 24,145 students)
LSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 66.1% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.1% higher at Ohio University than Louisiana State University ($23,720.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than LSU ($20,207 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 13.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,336 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,374 vs. $9,416)
LSU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 55 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and LSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Louisiana State University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,900)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/