OSU-Stillwater vs LSU-A&M

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, both esteemed public research universities, offer distinct educational experiences. Oklahoma State boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option, while LSU boasts a slightly higher graduation rate. In terms of student body demographics, LSU has a larger and more diverse student population. When it comes to academics, Oklahoma State excels in engineering, while LSU shines in agriculture and life sciences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as cost, financial aid, and campus life, to determine which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Baton Rouge, Louisiana	Stillwater, Oklahoma
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	70.9%	68.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1130 - 1320	1050 - 1250
ACT range	23 - 29	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	12.0%	20.0%
Students submitting ACT score	88.0%	76.0%
Total number of applicants	36,561	16,934
Total number of admissions given out	25,907	11,577
Admitted students who chose to enroll	7,045	4,267
Yield rate	27.2%	36.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $35,810 Out of state: $52,487	In state: $24,770 Out of state: $40,290
Average net price	$21,010	$14,603
Tuition	$8,038	In state: $5,417 Out of state: $20,937
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,720 Meal plan: $4,434	Room/dormitory: $5,096 Meal plan: $4,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $13,235	89.0% Average amount $11,355
Students receiving federal student loan	29.0% Average amount $5,433	42.0% Average amount $5,190
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $19,954	5.0% Average amount $16,342

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	29,273 Men 45.3% Women 54.7%	20,216 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students	6,639 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	4,361 Men 48.0% Women 52.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	32.6%	32.7%
International students	4.2%	5.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	8,657	6,286
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Louisiana Texas Georgia Florida California	Oklahoma Texas California Kansas Arkansas

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Public Administration and Social Service	Business Engineering Agriculture Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	22:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.0%	65.5%
Dropout rate	29.0%	19.3%
Transferred out	N/A	13.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Veterinary Medicine (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,490 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $88,967 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $80,305 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $87,944 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,811 Year 2: $71,402 Year 3: $83,027 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,560 Year 2: $60,099 Year 3: $80,274 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,032 Year 2: $68,965 Year 3: $79,563 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,541 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $77,603 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,643 Year 2: $43,575 Year 3: $69,597 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,301 Year 2: $61,330 Year 3: $68,763 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $53,429 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $67,944 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,915 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $65,757	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,362 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $86,071 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,858 Year 2: $63,855 Year 3: $79,892 Fire Protection (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,532 Year 2: $72,231 Year 3: $78,533 Veterinary Medicine (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $77,732 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,076 Year 2: $63,335 Year 3: $77,543 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,614 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $72,952 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,082 Year 2: $49,644 Year 3: $71,803 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,316 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $69,326 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,655 Year 2: $54,435 Year 3: $67,853 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,665 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $66,918

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