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Overview |
Auburn | LSU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 39,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $14,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $21,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $13,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 88% |
Admission |
Auburn | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 42,558 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 31,491 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $216 |
Diversity |
Auburn | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or LSU?
- Auburn University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.5% higher at Auburn than Louisiana State University ($32,112.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Auburn ($21,808 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,296 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Auburn University (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 16% larger than aid received Auburn University ($13,509 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 55 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at LSU (3.77)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Louisiana State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,100)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,500)
- LSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/