Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette vs Louisiana Tech University
This page compares Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Louisiana Tech University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Louisiana. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the largest enrollment (30,594). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ($64,338). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana Tech University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $12,551 | $11,460 | $10,734 |
| Average net price | $19,286 | $14,924 | $11,959 |
| Median student debt | $19,500 | $23,422 | $22,246 |
| Enrollment | 30,594 | 12,428 | 8,312 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 68.0% | 52.1% | 60.6% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $53,202 | $48,095 | $48,212 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $64,338 | $52,638 | $58,121 |
| Admission rate | 73.3% | 87.0% | 86.4% |
| Average SAT score | 1,285 | 1,219 | 1,191 |