LSUA vs. Memphis

Comparable Facts

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

University of Memphis is larger than LSUA based on total student enrollment (20,276 students vs. 6,815 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana State University Alexandria is located in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting); University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN (Large City setting).
• Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Memphis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1; University of Memphis 16:1.

LSUA vs. Memphis Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Memphis? 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 Memphis ($8,296 vs. $12,756).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 15.4% lower than at University of Memphis ($9,598 vs. $11,342).
• University of Memphis is 52.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $3,678 more per year; $10,728.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5% higher at Memphis than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $734 more per year; $15,384.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Memphis than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (92% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 56% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($11,793 vs. $7,561).

LSUA vs. Memphis Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or Memphis? 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 Memphis and LSUA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Louisiana State University Alexandria (1100) is 50 points higher than at Memphis (1050).
• Incoming Memphis students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 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; University of Memphis 915/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22; University of Memphis 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LSUA - Required; Memphis - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Memphis Jul 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Memphis students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Memphis (72%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.6% at LSUA vs. 18.1% at Memphis.

LSUA vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LSUA and Memphis? 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.

• University of Memphis's six-year graduation rate (38%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from University of Memphis earn a median of about $6,500 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,200 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $7,543 lower median loan debt than Memphis graduates ($17,707 vs. $25,250).
• Among borrowers, LSUA graduates have an estimated $78 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Memphis graduates ($183 vs. $261).
• More LSUA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)

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.