The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • TAMU has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,328) than LSU ($28,631).
  • It is harder to admit to TAMU than LSU.
  • TAMU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,270) than LSU (1,230).
  • TAMU has higher submitted ACT score (28) than LSU (25).
  • TAMU has more students with 74,014 students while LSU has 37,348 students.
  • TAMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 18 to 1 while LSU's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • TAMU has more full-time faculties with 3,299 faculties while LSU has 1,342 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Texas A & M University-College Station and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
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TAMUvs.LSU
College Station, TexasLocationBaton Rouge, Louisiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$13,099
Out-Of-State$40,328
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,954
Out-Of-State$28,631
61%% Receiving Financial Aid86%
$10,800Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,917
62.65 %Acceptance Rates75.72 %
45.91 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)25.16 %
1,270SAT Score1,230
28ACT Score25
83 %Graduation Rate69 %
9 %Transfer-out Rate-
95 %Retention Rate84 %
74,014Student Population37,348
3,299Number of Faculties1,342
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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