LSU vs. UTK
The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UTK's tuition ($31,974) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
- UTK's acceptance rate (45.99%) is lower than LSU (74.00%).
- UTK has higher yield (28.83%) than LSU (23.88%).
- UTK's SAT score (1,260) is higher than LSU (1,235).
- UTK's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LSU (20 to 1).
- LSU (39,418 students) is larger than UTK (36,304 students) with more enrolled students.
- LSU ($12,924) has higher amount of financial aid than UTK ($11,426).
- UTK's graduation rate (73%) 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

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Public, 4 years • Knoxville, TN #176 National Universities, #11 in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,484 In-State
$31,974 out-of-state
$31,974 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,426
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
45.99% Acceptance Rate
28.83% Yield
Enrollment
28,883 Undergraduate
7,421 Graduate
2,757 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,834 Faculties (full-time)
7,719 Staffs (full-time)
$105,104 Faculty Salary
$60,159 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-8,700 capacity
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