LSU vs. UT Austin

The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and The University of Texas at Austin with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UT Austin's tuition ($44,908) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
  • UT Austin's acceptance rate (26.64%) is lower than LSU (73.33%).
  • UT Austin has higher yield (47.43%) than LSU (22.96%).
  • UT Austin's SAT score (1,390) is higher than LSU (1,255).
  • UT Austin's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LSU (21 to 1).
  • UT Austin (53,864 students) is larger than LSU (41,705 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LSU ($13,378) has higher amount of financial aid than UT Austin ($12,548).
  • UT Austin's graduation rate (89%) is higher than LSU (69%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,954 In-State
$28,631 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,378
Test Scores
1,255 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
73.33% Acceptance Rate
22.96% Yield
Enrollment
34,242 Undergraduate
7,463 Graduate
5,129 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,371 Faculties (full-time)
6,696 Staffs (full-time)
$103,487 Faculty Salary
$71,725 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,688 In-State
$44,908 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,548
Test Scores
1,390 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
26.64% Acceptance Rate
47.43% Yield
Enrollment
43,165 Undergraduate
10,699 Graduate
257 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,828 Faculties (full-time)
15,452 Staffs (full-time)
$142,375 Faculty Salary
$81,327 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Graduation
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