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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 | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | MC | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
LSU | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
LSU | MC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
LSU | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 50% | ||
Campus |
LSU | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 4,087 students)
LSU vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or MC?
- Mississippi College is 151.9% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.9% higher at MC than Louisiana State University ($20,246.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than LSU ($21,135 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 12.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,700 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Louisiana State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 34.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($18,118 vs. $13,509)
LSU vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 57 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MC (3.56)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than MC (48.9%)
LSU vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or MC? 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 MC and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Mississippi College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $12,800 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,100)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $4,100 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($20,900 vs. $25,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/