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Alabama Emory Miami UL Lafayette SMU Florida State University of Richmond LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Case Western| Louisiana State University | Tulane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Tulane | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 13,078 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $61,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $61,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $18,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $50,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $33,074 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 60% |
Admission |
LSU | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 27,936 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 4,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 14.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $284 |
Diversity |
LSU | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
LSU | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 86% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Tulane based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 13,078 students)
LSU vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 662.7% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 662.7% higher at Tulane than Louisiana State University ($61,306.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Tulane ($21,808 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 26.5% lower than costs at Tulane University ($14,296 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Tulane University (88% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tulane University students is 144.8% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($33,074 vs. $13,509)
LSU vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 183 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Tulane (14.6%)
LSU vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Tulane? 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 Tulane and LSU.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $17,300 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $56,900)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $6,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($20,900 vs. $27,529)
- LSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($216 vs. $284)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/