Side-by-side
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College vs Texas State University
The numbers that actually decide it — net price after aid, how hard each is to get into, and how many students finish — compared straight across. Net price beats sticker price every time.
Same c setting in the South, but higher admit rate (89% vs 73%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Texas State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73% | 89% |
| Net price (in-state) what the average family actually pays after aid | $11,954 | $11,450 |
| Net price (out-of-state) | $28,631 | $22,930 |
| Sticker tuition (in-state) | $11,954 | $11,450 |
| Sticker tuition (out-of-state) | $28,631 | $22,930 |
| Graduation rate | 70% | 56% |
| Total enrollment | 30,594 | 36,177 |
Net price = sticker price minus the average grant aid for that school (IPEDS / Dept. of Education data). Real numbers vary by family income and student stats — verify each school's own Net Price Calculator before committing. Canonical: /compare/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college-vs-texas-state-university.