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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Louisiana State University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | CBU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
LSU | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
LSU | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 24% | ||
Campus |
LSU | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 2,043 students)
LSU vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 364% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 364% higher at CBU than Louisiana State University ($37,300.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than LSU ($17,068 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 33.2% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,731 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 115.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($29,076 vs. $13,509)
LSU vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 58 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or CBU? 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 CBU and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Christian Brothers University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,600)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($20,900 vs. $27,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/