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Head-to-head · 13 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 61% chose UMississippi. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 13 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.

Choice, not ranking

These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.

13
cross-admits

Cross-admit decision

Of 13 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
Louisiana State University logo Chose LSU
39%
Chose UMississippi University of Mississippi logo
61%

Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025

per year
$19,750
78.0% get a grant
$7,000
87.0% get a grant
$12,797 net tuition

Cross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award

$45,000
n = 5
$51,445
n = 8
View all-time (26 cross-admits)
39% chose LSU 61% chose UMississippi
Rank summary
LSU
#78
LSD
USN #85
UMississippi
#70
LSD
USN #124
LSD rank reflects where admitted applicants actually enroll. USN ranks come from US News.

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Louisiana State University logo
LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
University of Mississippi logo
UMississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
USN Rank
#85
#124
LSD Rank
75+ (0.003)
Top 75 (0.004)
LSAT 25th
155
155
LSAT Median
157
157
LSAT 75th
160
160
GPA Median
3.74
3.68
Acceptance Rate
38.5%
42.0%
Class Size
230
160
Yield Rate
47.6%
39.8%

Financial

Sticker price and scholarship aid
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Louisiana State University logo
LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
University of Mississippi logo
UMississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
Tuition (In-State)
$19,750
$19,797
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,750
$26,797
Median Grant
$19,750
$7,000
% Receiving Grants
78.0%
87.0%

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
Louisiana State University logo
LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
University of Mississippi logo
UMississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
BigLaw (501+)
3.5%
3.4%
Federal Clerkships
4.5%
5.7%
State & Local Clerkships
5.6%
6.3%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
87.9%
88.6%
Bar Pass Rate
84.9%
73.2%

Overview

About LSU vs UMississippi

Across 13 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 39% enrolled at Louisiana State University and 61% at University of Mississippi.

These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.

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Detailed comparison narrative

This page compares Louisiana State University and University of Mississippi across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

In the U.S. News rankings, Louisiana State University is ranked #85 compared to #124 — a gap of 39 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while University of Mississippi is in Oxford, Mississippi. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.