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Overview |
U of A | LSU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
U of A | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 |
U of A | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $216 |
Diversity |
U of A | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 34% | ||
Campus |
U of A | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 37,348 students)
U of A vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or LSU?
- University of Arizona is 43.4% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.6% higher at U of A than Louisiana State University ($37,827.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than LSU ($17,075 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 2.2% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($13,650 vs. $13,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona as Louisiana State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 23.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($15,279 vs. $12,374)
U of A vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than LSU (75.7%)
U of A vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than Louisiana State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,900)
- U of A graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($196 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/