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Alabama BYU UL Lafayette Southern Utah University Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Utah Michigan State| Louisiana State University | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $140 |
Diversity |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Utah State University | ||
| 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 Utah State University based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 27,943 students)
LSU vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.1% higher at Utah State University than Louisiana State University ($23,884.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than LSU ($14,577 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 69.5% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($8,232 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Utah State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Utah State University ($12,374 vs. $9,808)
LSU vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 79 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Utah State University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $7,290 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($13,610 vs. $20,900)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($140 vs. $216)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/