Indiana University-Bloomington vs Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, INCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical lists Mass 8 times a week.
- Indiana University-Bloomington has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 69% at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Indiana University-Bloomington has the lower price after aid: $12,154 a year, against $20,223 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical.
- The average price after aid is lower at Indiana University-Bloomington: $16,264 a year, against $19,151 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical.
Measure
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
8 times a week
Confession times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
4 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Bloomington, IN
Baton Rouge, LA
Setting
City
City
Students
47,527
39,418
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
78%
73%
Average SAT
1313
1285
ACT middle 50%
27–33
24–30
Graduation rate
80%
69%
First-year retention
91%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,264
$19,151
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$6,324
$13,056
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$7,610
$15,696
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,154
$20,223
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,204
$23,878
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,128
$26,489
Median debt
$19,509
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,742
$61,251
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Indiana University-Bloomington · Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College