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Alabama K-State UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss| University of Kansas | Louisiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | LSU | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 37,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #367 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $21,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $12,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
KU | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 38,853 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 29,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $216 |
Diversity |
KU | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 34% | ||
Campus |
KU | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or LSU?
- University of Kansas is 25.6% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.4% higher at KU than Louisiana State University ($26,960.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than LSU ($18,950 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 37.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,136 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Kansas (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 11.1% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($12,374 vs. $11,140)
KU vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or KU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 18 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming LSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than LSU (75.7%)
KU vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Louisiana State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,900)
- KU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU 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/