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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 | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Rust College | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
LSU | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $287 |
Diversity |
LSU | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 63% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Rust College | ||
| 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 755 students)
LSU vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Rust College?
- Rust College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($9,900.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Rust College than Louisiana State University ($9,900.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than LSU ($8,151 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 168.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($5,200 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Rust College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($12,374 vs. $8,549)
LSU vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 383 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming LSU students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 1.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Rust College? 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 Rust College and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Rust College (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $31,800 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $25,100)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $6,937 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($20,900 vs. $27,837)
- LSU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($216 vs. $287)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/