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Alabama UL Lafayette Ole Miss Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU UNO| Louisiana State University | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $240 |
Diversity |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Mississippi 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 22,649 students)
LSU vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.7% higher at Mississippi State than Louisiana State University ($25,294.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than LSU ($15,364 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,964 vs. $13,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University as Mississippi State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($14,252 vs. $12,374)
LSU vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 23 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
LSU vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Mississippi 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 Mississippi State and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is the same as at Mississippi State University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,500)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($20,900 vs. $23,250)
- LSU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($216 vs. $240)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/