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Overview |
WSU | LSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $216 |
Diversity |
WSU | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WSU | LSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or LSU?
- Louisiana State University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at WSU than Louisiana State University ($16,208.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than LSU ($13,553 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,610 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Wichita State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 74% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($12,374 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 74 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than LSU (75.7%)
WSU vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Wichita State University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,900)
- WSU 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 WSU 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/