The University of Alabama vs. LSU

The following statements compare The University of Alabama and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • The University of Alabama's tuition ($33,200) is more expensive than LSU ($28,631).
  • LSU's acceptance rate (74.00%) is lower than The University of Alabama (76.00%).
  • LSU has higher yield (24.00%) than The University of Alabama (19.00%).
  • The University of Alabama's SAT score (1,280) is higher than LSU (1,235).
  • The University of Alabama's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than LSU (22 to 1).
  • The University of Alabama (38,644 students) is larger than LSU (37,348 students) with more enrolled students.
  • The University of Alabama ($14,421) has higher amount of financial aid than LSU ($11,917).
  • The University of Alabama's graduation rate (72%) is higher than LSU (69%).
The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama

Public, 4 years • Tuscaloosa, AL #201 National Universities, #5 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,900 In-State
$33,200 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,421
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
76.00% Acceptance Rate
19.00% Yield
Enrollment
32,458 Undergraduate
6,186 Graduate
5,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,517 Faculties (full-time)
5,980 Staffs (full-time)
$94,993 Faculty Salary
$62,112 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,250 annual charge
-9,294 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,616 annual charge
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
24.00% 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
Graduation
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