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

Who they are

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

Race & ethnicity

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

Where they're from

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

Campus

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

PolicyTexas TechLouisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online–Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent 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