LSUA vs. TU

Comparable Facts

Compare Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA with Towson University in Towson, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Towson University is larger than LSUA based on total student enrollment (19,401 students vs. 6,815 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting); Towson University is in Towson, MD (Small City setting).
• Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Towson University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1; Towson University 14:1.

LSUA vs. TU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUA or TU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than TU ($8,296 vs. $16,653).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 41% lower than at Towson University ($9,598 vs. $16,260).
• Towson University is 66.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $4,678 more per year; $11,728.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 103.5% higher at TU than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $15,170 more per year; $29,820.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than at Towson University (86% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 56.3% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($11,820 vs. $7,561).

LSUA vs. TU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or TU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between TU and LSUA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Alexandria (1100) is 10 points higher than at TU (1090).
• Incoming TU students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220; Towson University 950/1235.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22; Towson University 19/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUA - Required; TU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: TU Apr 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman TU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than TU (82%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.6% at LSUA vs. 18.2% at TU.

LSUA vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUA and TU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Towson University's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from Towson University earn a median of about $17,800 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,500 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $43 lower median loan debt than TU graduates ($17,707 vs. $17,750).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Towson University and LSUA graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($183 vs. $183).
• More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.