Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical vs University of South Carolina-Columbia
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LACatholic 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.University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical lists Mass 8 times a week; University of South Carolina-Columbia lists Mass every weekday.
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical lists confession 4 times a week; University of South Carolina-Columbia, 10 times a week.
- University of South Carolina-Columbia has the higher graduation rate: 79% against 69% at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical.
- The average price after aid is lower at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical: $19,151 a year, against $22,811 at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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.
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.
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
Every weekday
Confession times
4 times a week
10 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
4 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Columbia, SC
Setting
City
City
Students
39,418
36,579
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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.
Admission rate
73%
60%
Average SAT
1285
1297
ACT middle 50%
24–30
26–32
Graduation rate
69%
79%
First-year retention
85%
92%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,151
$22,811
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,056
$12,634
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,696
$14,953
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,223
$19,859
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,878
$24,478
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,489
$28,125
Median debt
$20,500
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,251
$62,177
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.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · University of South Carolina-Columbia