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Overview |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $208 |
Diversity |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LSU | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than William Carey University based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 5,662 students)
LSU vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 68% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at William Carey University than Louisiana State University ($13,500.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than LSU ($15,271 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 87% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($7,463 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($13,331 vs. $12,374)
LSU vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 92 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
LSU vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or William Carey 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 William Carey University and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than William Carey University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $16,000 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $708 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,192 vs. $20,900)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($208 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University 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/