Kentucky vs. LSU

The following statements compare University of Kentucky and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Kentucky's tuition ($33,406) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
  • LSU's acceptance rate (75.72%) is lower than Kentucky (94.89%).
  • Kentucky has higher yield (28.89%) than LSU (25.16%).
  • LSU's SAT score (1,230) is higher than Kentucky (1,180).
  • Kentucky's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than LSU (22 to 1).
  • LSU (37,348 students) is larger than Kentucky (31,547 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($11,981) has higher amount of financial aid than LSU ($11,917).
  • LSU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Kentucky (68%).
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,981
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
94.89% Acceptance Rate
28.89% Yield
Enrollment
22,735 Undergraduate
8,812 Graduate
4,064 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,754 Faculties (full-time)
10,702 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,964 annual charge
-8,336 capacity
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
$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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,130 annual charge
-8,802 capacity
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