LSU vs. NCSU
The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and North Carolina State University at Raleigh with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- NCSU's tuition ($31,767) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
- NCSU's acceptance rate (39.85%) is lower than LSU (74.00%).
- NCSU has higher yield (35.89%) than LSU (23.88%).
- NCSU's SAT score (1,380) is higher than LSU (1,235).
- NCSU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than LSU (20 to 1).
- LSU (39,418 students) is larger than NCSU (37,323 students) with more enrolled students.
- LSU ($12,924) has higher amount of financial aid than NCSU ($11,521).
- NCSU's graduation rate (85%) is higher than LSU (71%).

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
$12,924
Test Scores
1,235 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
74.00% Acceptance Rate
23.88% Yield
Enrollment
32,574 Undergraduate
6,844 Graduate
4,347 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,371 Faculties (full-time)
6,696 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
-$9,470 annual charge
-8,765 capacity

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Public, 4 years • Raleigh, NC #70 National Universities, #3 in North 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
$8,895 In-State
$31,767 out-of-state
$31,767 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,521
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
39.85% Acceptance Rate
35.89% Yield
Enrollment
27,323 Undergraduate
10,000 Graduate
3,113 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,911 Faculties (full-time)
9,516 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$63,544 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,996 annual charge
-10,291 capacity
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