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Overview |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $228 |
Diversity |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LSU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 15,586 students)
LSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 80.9% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Louisiana State University ($35,515.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than LSU ($17,123 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,956 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Louisiana State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,374 vs. $11,104)
LSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 108 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 of Massachusetts-Boston and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,200)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,900 vs. $22,060)
- LSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($216 vs. $228)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/