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Overview |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 51,316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $15,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $43,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $11,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $8,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 58,879 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 49,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $263 |
Diversity |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 18% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (51,316 students vs. 39,418 students)
LSU vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 94.7% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($15,648.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 435.4% higher at Michigan State than Louisiana State University ($43,032.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Michigan State ($21,808 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 21.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,754 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan State University than Louisiana State University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 65.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($13,509 vs. $8,147)
LSU vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 4 points higher than at Michigan State (1159)
- Incoming LSU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Michigan State (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and LSU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Louisiana State University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $56,900)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $4,584 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($20,900 vs. $25,484)
- LSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/