The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • LSU is a public and Vanderbilt University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Vanderbilt University has more expensive tuition & fees ($63,946) than LSU ($28,631).
  • It is harder to admit to Vanderbilt University than LSU.
  • Vanderbilt University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than LSU (1,230).
  • Vanderbilt University has higher submitted ACT score (25) than LSU (25).
  • LSU has more students with 37,348 students while Vanderbilt University has 13,710 students.
  • Vanderbilt University has a lower number of students per faculty with 7 to 1 while LSU's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • LSU has more full-time faculties with 1,342 faculties while Vanderbilt University has 1,249 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College and Vanderbilt University.
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LSUVanderbilt University
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LSUvs.Vanderbilt University
Baton Rouge, LouisianaLocationNashville, Tennessee
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$11,954
Out-Of-State$28,631
2024 Tuition & Fees$63,946
86%% Receiving Financial Aid66%
$11,917Average Amount of Financial Aid$49,056
75.72 %Acceptance Rates6.67 %
25.16 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)52.34 %
1,230SAT Score1,530
25ACT Score35
69 %Graduation Rate92 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
84 %Retention Rate96 %
37,348Student Population13,710
1,342Number of Faculties1,249
22 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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