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You want Louisiana's flagship, strong in petroleum and chemical engineering and life in Baton Rouge.
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LSU vs San Diego State
Louisiana State University and San Diego State University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- LSU: ₹84 lakh – ₹99 lakh
- San Diego State: ₹85 lakh – ₹98 lakh
- LSU cheaper by ≈ ₹0
- 4 shared programs
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LSU or San Diego State: which is better for Indian students?
LSU costs less: about ₹84 lakh – ₹99 lakh in total versus ₹85 lakh – ₹98 lakh for San Diego State — a difference of roughly ₹0. LSU is known for Louisiana's flagship, strong in petroleum and chemical engineering; San Diego State for large public university with engineering and public health. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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LSU vs San Diego State
- Total cost
- LSU: ₹84 lakh – ₹99 lakh · San Diego State: ₹85 lakh – ₹98 lakh
- Location
- LSU: Baton Rouge, LA · San Diego State: San Diego, CA
- Type
- LSU: Public · San Diego State: Public
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LSU vs San Diego State: the numbers
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Choosing between them
Pick San Diego State if…
You want large public university with engineering and public health and life in San Diego.
Cost
LSU saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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Living costs in each city
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LSU, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹84 lakh – ₹99 lakh vs ₹85 lakh – ₹98 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. LSU is known for Louisiana's flagship, strong in petroleum and chemical engineering; San Diego State for large public university with engineering and public health. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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- Computer Science at LSU
- Computer Science at San Diego State
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at LSU
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at San Diego State
- Mechanical Engineering at LSU
- Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State
- Civil Engineering at LSU
- Civil Engineering at San Diego State
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