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Overview |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $186 |
Diversity |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LSU | UT Arlington | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 37,348 students)
LSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 14.5% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.1% higher at UT Arlington than Louisiana State University ($26,778.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than LSU ($14,262 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 22.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,392 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 8.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($12,374 vs. $11,370)
LSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 125 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming LSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,900)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($186 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/