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Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Texas Tech has 6 pts more first-gen students than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical (32% vs. 27%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Texas Tech is more diverse (index 0.63 vs. 0.61)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Texas Tech has 1 pts more Pell recipients than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical (28% vs. 27%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical30.6K
Texas Tech32.4K
Pell Grant share
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical27%
Texas Tech28%
First-gen share
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical27%
Texas Tech32%
Diversity index
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical0.61
Texas Tech0.63

Who they are

Men
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical43%
Texas Tech50%
Part-time students
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical5%
Texas Tech9%
Students 25 and older
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical5%
Texas Tech7%

Race & ethnicity

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
Texas Tech
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical60%
Texas Tech90%
First-years from other states
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical39%
Texas Tech8%
First-years from abroad
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical1%
Texas Tech2%
New transfer students this fall
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical1,091
Texas Tech2,544
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical12%
Texas Tech27%

Campus

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FBS · Southeastern ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Texas Tech
Large cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Twelve ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyLouisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalTexas Tech
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression–Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records–Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Student health plan covers transition-related care–Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports)Trans-inclusive athletic policy (intramurals and club sports): listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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