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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU NSU Ole Miss UNO| Louisiana State University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $205 |
Diversity |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 10,839 students)
LSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana State University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Louisiana State University ($13,142.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than LSU ($12,243 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 47.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($9,447 vs. $13,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($12,577 vs. $12,374)
LSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 58 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,035 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,900)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($205 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/