- Both Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU) and Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) are public.
- LSU is located in Baton Rouge, LA and TAMU is located in College Station, TX.
- TAMU has more expensive tuition of $40,328 than LSU ($28,631).
- TAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 70.54% than LSU (73.92%).
- TAMU has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than LSU (1,230).
- TAMU is larger with 74,014 students than LSU (37,348 students).
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College View More Rivals | Texas A & M University-College Station View More Rivals | |
| #95 in National Universities #2 in Louisiana | Rankings | #58 in National Universities #3 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Baton Rouge, LA | Location | College Station, TX |
LSU| Known as | TAMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,954 Louisiana residents $28,631 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,099 Texas residents $40,328 out-of-state |
| $13,027 Louisiana residents $29,962 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,093 Texas residents $24,090 out-of-state |
| $11,917 | Financial Aid | $10,800 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 73.92% | Acceptance Rate | 70.54% |
| 37.15% | Yield | 45.00% |
| 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 37,348 | Total Students | 74,014 |
| 30,952 | Undergraduate | 57,512 |
| 6,396 | Graduate | 16,502 |
| 3,031 | Online Enrollment | 3,414 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 84% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $60,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) $9,130 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,342 Full-time 195 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,299 Full-time 583 Part-time |
| 6,275 Full-time 336 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,467 Full-time 793 Part-time |
| $92,454 for Faculties $64,342 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,585 for Faculties $67,426 Part-time |