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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech Alabama UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA UL Lafayette Texas A&M Texas State Florida State Tulane| Louisiana State University | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | UH | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 74% |
Admission |
LSU | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $204 |
Diversity |
LSU | UH | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LSU | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 39,418 students)
LSU vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UH?
- University of Houston is 8% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.3% higher at UH than Louisiana State University ($21,165.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than LSU ($13,738 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 32% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,830 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Houston (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 17% larger than aid received University of Houston ($13,509 vs. $11,551)
LSU vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 9 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming LSU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UH (3.46)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than UH (69.5%)
LSU vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or UH? 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 UH and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Houston (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $2,100 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,900)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,900)
- UH graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($204 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/