LSU vs. South Carolina
The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- South Carolina's tuition ($36,298) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
- South Carolina's acceptance rate (60.15%) is lower than LSU (73.33%).
- LSU has higher yield (22.96%) than South Carolina (22.94%).
- South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than LSU (1,255).
- South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than LSU (21 to 1).
- LSU (41,705 students) is larger than South Carolina (38,532 students) with more enrolled students.
- LSU ($13,378) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,193).
- South Carolina's graduation rate (79%) is higher than LSU (69%).
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Public, 4 years • Baton Rouge, LA #101 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
$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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Public, 4 years • Columbia, SC #203 National Universities, #2 in South Carolina 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
$12,688 In-State
$36,298 out-of-state
$36,298 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,193
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
60.15% Acceptance Rate
22.94% Yield
Enrollment
30,187 Undergraduate
8,345 Graduate
3,519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$111,918 Faculty Salary
$77,605 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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