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Overview |
UNF | LSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UNF | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNF | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $216 |
Diversity |
UNF | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNF | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNF | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or LSU?
- Louisiana State University is 87.8% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at UNF than Louisiana State University ($17,999.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than LSU ($11,338 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 36.9% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,192 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than Louisiana State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 41.5% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($12,374 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or UNF .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 23 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at LSU (3.77)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or LSU? 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 LSU and UNF.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of North Florida (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $4,900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,900)
- UNF graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($165 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/