LSU vs. UMass Amherst
The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and University of Massachusetts-Amherst with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UMass Amherst's tuition ($39,293) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
- UMass Amherst's acceptance rate (63.52%) is lower than LSU (75.72%).
- LSU has higher yield (25.16%) than UMass Amherst (19.36%).
- UMass Amherst's SAT score (1,370) is higher than LSU (1,230).
- UMass Amherst's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LSU (22 to 1).
- LSU (37,348 students) is larger than UMass Amherst (32,229 students) with more enrolled students.
- LSU ($11,917) has higher amount of financial aid than UMass Amherst ($11,636).
- UMass Amherst's graduation rate (83%) is higher than LSU (69%).
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Public, 4 years • Baton Rouge, LA #95 National Universities, #2 in Louisiana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,954 In-State
$28,631 out-of-state
$28,631 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,917
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
75.72% Acceptance Rate
25.16% Yield
Enrollment
30,952 Undergraduate
6,396 Graduate
3,031 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,342 Faculties (full-time)
6,275 Staffs (full-time)
$92,454 Faculty Salary
$64,342 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,130 annual charge
-8,802 capacity
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Public, 4 years • Amherst, MA #79 National Universities, #12 in Massachusetts more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,357 In-State
$39,293 out-of-state
$39,293 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,636
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
63.52% Acceptance Rate
19.36% Yield
Enrollment
24,391 Undergraduate
7,838 Graduate
3,853 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,452 Faculties (full-time)
5,154 Staffs (full-time)
$115,252 Faculty Salary
$64,812 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,840 annual charge
-14,484 capacity
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