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Overview |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 84% |
Admission |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $226 |
Diversity |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
LSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 31,013 students)
LSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 61.8% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 313.2% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Louisiana State University ($33,216.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than LSU ($20,006 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 5.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($13,550 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Missouri Columbia (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 15.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($13,509 vs. $11,734)
LSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or LSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 40 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and LSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Louisiana State University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,200)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $983 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,883)
- LSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($216 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/