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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn Alabama FIU Georgia UofSC FAU UL Lafayette Miami Clemson| Florida State University | Louisiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | LSU | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida State | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $216 |
Diversity |
Florida State | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida State | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | 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
- Florida State University is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 37,348 students)
Florida State vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or LSU?
- Louisiana State University is 99.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at Florida State than Louisiana State University ($16,540.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than LSU ($14,003 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 20.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,592 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Florida State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($12,374 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 52 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Louisiana State University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $20,900)
- Florida State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($214 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/