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UB Alabama Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz UL Lafayette SUNY College at Oneonta Florida State Tulane SUNY College at Oswego LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M| Louisiana State University | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $217 |
Diversity |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 16,880 students)
LSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Louisiana State University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.2% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Louisiana State University ($25,660.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than LSU ($19,165 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 13.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,296 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Louisiana State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 38.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($13,509 vs. $9,747)
LSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 72 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
LSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and LSU.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Louisiana State University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,800)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $165 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,065)
- LSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($216 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/