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USD UCSD UC Riverside Alabama Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UL Lafayette UCSB ASU| San Diego State University | Louisiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $216 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | LSU | ||
| 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
- San Diego State University is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 37,348 students)
San Diego State vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or LSU?
- Louisiana State University is 40% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at San Diego State than Louisiana State University ($17,622.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than LSU ($13,017 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 41.3% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,956 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than San Diego State University (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 24.6% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($12,374 vs. $9,934)
San Diego State vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 33 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at LSU (3.77)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State or LSU? 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 LSU and San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Louisiana State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $5,551 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($15,349 vs. $20,900)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($158 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/