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Overview |
LSU | OU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
LSU | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSU | OU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LSU | OU | ||
| 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 OU based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 29,145 students)
LSU vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or OU?
- Louisiana State University is 58.5% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.4% higher at OU than Louisiana State University ($22,140.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than LSU ($19,900 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 7.4% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($13,310 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Louisiana State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 24.7% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,509 vs. $10,830)
LSU vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or LSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 41 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming OU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or OU? 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 OU and LSU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Louisiana State University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $2,400 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $56,900)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,900)
- OU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/