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Overview |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $217 |
Diversity |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
LSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 15,703 students)
LSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 16.1% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Louisiana State University ($25,805.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than LSU ($14,739 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 13.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,262 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Missouri Kansas City (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 47.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,374 vs. $8,376)
LSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 33 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
LSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,100)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($216 vs. $217)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/