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Overview |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $153 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Texas A & M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Texas A & M International University?
- Louisiana State University Alexandria is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($4,950.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.3% higher at Texas A & M International University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($13,634.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than LSUA ($5,383 vs. $7,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 4.2% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,210 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 54.6% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($10,872 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Alexandria (950) is 45 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming LSUA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
LSUA vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA or Texas A & M International University? 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 International University and LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (42% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $9,500 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $35,700)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $2,901 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUA graduates. ($14,806 vs. $17,707)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than LSUA graduates. ($153 vs. $183)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/