LSU vs. Vanderbilt
The following statements compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and Vanderbilt University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Vanderbilt's tuition ($63,946) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
- Vanderbilt's acceptance rate (6.28%) is lower than LSU (74.00%).
- Vanderbilt has higher yield (57.03%) than LSU (23.88%).
- Vanderbilt's SAT score (1,540) is higher than LSU (1,235).
- Vanderbilt's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than LSU (20 to 1).
- LSU (39,418 students) is larger than Vanderbilt (13,456 students) with more enrolled students.
- Vanderbilt ($53,335) has higher amount of financial aid than LSU ($12,924).
- Vanderbilt's graduation rate (93%) 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

Vanderbilt University
Private, 4 years • Nashville, TN #17 National Universities, #1 in Tennessee more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$63,946
Financial Aid
$53,335
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
6.28% Acceptance Rate
57.03% Yield
Enrollment
7,152 Undergraduate
6,304 Graduate
639 Online Students
Graduation Rate
93% Graduation Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,360 Faculties (full-time)
6,025 Staffs (full-time)
$134,547 Faculty Salary
$75,547 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$13,484 annual charge
-6,009 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,570 annual charge
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