LSU vs. Mizzou

The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and University of Missouri-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Mizzou's tuition ($34,338) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
  • LSU's acceptance rate (74.00%) is lower than Mizzou (77.02%).
  • Mizzou has higher yield (30.79%) than LSU (23.88%).
  • LSU's SAT score (1,235) is higher than Mizzou (1,230).
  • Mizzou's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LSU (22 to 1).
  • LSU (37,348 students) is larger than Mizzou (31,304 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LSU ($11,917) has higher amount of financial aid than Mizzou ($11,506).
  • Mizzou's graduation rate (75%) is higher than LSU (69%).
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
1,235 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
74.00% Acceptance Rate
23.88% 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
-$9,470 annual charge
-8,765 capacity
University of Missouri-Columbia
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,130 In-State
$34,338 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,506
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
77.02% Acceptance Rate
30.79% Yield
Enrollment
23,745 Undergraduate
7,559 Graduate
4,088 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,933 Faculties (full-time)
7,807 Staffs (full-time)
$96,296 Faculty Salary
$58,648 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,715 annual charge
-6,530 capacity
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