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Overview |
LSU | UO | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 23,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $13,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $40,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $23,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $8,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
LSU | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 39,400 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 33,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $218 |
Diversity |
LSU | UO | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 51% | ||
Campus |
LSU | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UO based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 23,786 students)
LSU vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or UO?
- University of Oregon is 61.9% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 405.7% higher at UO than Louisiana State University ($40,647.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than UO ($21,808 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($14,296 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Oregon (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 58.1% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($13,509 vs. $8,547)
LSU vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 44 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or UO? 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 UO and LSU.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Louisiana State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,000)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $201 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,101)
- LSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($216 vs. $218)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/