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U of A Alabama UC Riverside UL Lafayette San Diego State UB Florida State Tulane CU Boulder UCI LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH| Arizona State University | Louisiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | LSU | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
ASU | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $216 |
Diversity |
ASU | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Arizona State University is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 37,348 students)
ASU vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or LSU?
- Arizona State University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.6% higher at ASU than Louisiana State University ($29,952.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than LSU ($14,808 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 5.5% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,956 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Arizona State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($12,381 vs. $12,374)
ASU vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 5 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than LSU (75.7%)
ASU vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Arizona State University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $622 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,278 vs. $20,900)
- ASU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($209 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/