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Alabama UL Lafayette Mississippi State Tennessee Florida State Arkansas Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State| Louisiana State University | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 63% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Ole Miss based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 22,300 students)
LSU vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 12.9% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.1% higher at Ole Miss than Louisiana State University ($26,292.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than LSU ($14,289 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 21.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,490 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Mississippi (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 10.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($13,720 vs. $12,374)
LSU vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 45 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is the same as at University of Mississippi (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,900)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/