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Overview |
LSU | UNM | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 22,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $11,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $12,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
LSU | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 12,907 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 12,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $201 |
Diversity |
LSU | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 15% | ||
Campus |
LSU | UNM | ||
| 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 22,700 students)
LSU vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UNM?
- Louisiana State University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.7% higher at UNM than Louisiana State University ($25,138.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than LSU ($7,528 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 20.3% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($11,884 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Louisiana State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($13,509 vs. $12,252)
LSU vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 123 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming LSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or UNM? 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 UNM and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $14,200 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,900)
- UNM graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/