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Overview |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $216 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 30,936 students)
Arkansas vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or LSU?
- Louisiana State University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.2% higher at Arkansas than Louisiana State University ($25,420.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than LSU ($16,208 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 12.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($12,368 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 46% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($12,374 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 9 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Arkansas students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than LSU (75.7%)
Arkansas vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Arkansas (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,400)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,900 vs. $21,500)
- LSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($216 vs. $222)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas 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/