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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU Alabama UT Dallas UNT Texas State UL Lafayette UH TCU SMU| Louisiana State University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 61% |
Admission |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $193 |
Diversity |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than LSU based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 39,418 students)
LSU vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 14.4% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.2% higher at Texas A&M than Louisiana State University ($36,428.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than LSU ($21,610 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 8.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($13,154 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Texas A&M University College Station (88% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($13,509 vs. $11,607)
LSU vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 49 points higher than at LSU (1163)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LSU (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
LSU vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and LSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Louisiana State University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $8,700 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $56,900)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,900)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($193 vs. $216)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/