Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical's SAT midpoint is 75 points higher than Texas Tech's
SAT midpoint - 2
Texas Tech's yield is 4 pts higher than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical's
Yield rate - 3
Texas Tech admits 73% vs. 73% at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalSelective
- Texas TechSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalTest-optional
- Texas TechTest-optional
How they read a record
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Texas Tech
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical | Texas Tech |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why