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Head-to-head · 11 cross-admits

When applicants got into both, 55% chose LSU. Side-by-side on admissions, costs, and outcomes — sourced from 11 self-reported decisions and ABA 509 filings.

Choice, not ranking

These are decisions, not opinions. Scholarship offers, location, intended practice, and personal fit are all priced into the split.

11
cross-admits

Cross-admit decision

Of 11 applicants admitted to both schools
Last 5 cycles
Louisiana State University logo Chose LSU
55%
Chose Texas Tech Texas Tech University logo
45%

Typical aid · ABA 509 · 2025

per year
$19,750
78.0% get a grant
$12,000
88.0% get a grant
$10,590 net tuition

Cross-admits who enrolled · self-reported, 3-yr award

$59,625
n = 6
$30,000
n = 5
Rank summary
LSU
#80
LSD
USN #85
Texas Tech
#80
LSD
USN #85
LSD rank reflects where admitted applicants actually enroll. USN ranks come from US News.

Admissions

Rankings, LSAT/GPA, acceptance & yield
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Louisiana State University logo
LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Texas Tech University logo
Texas Tech
Lubbock, Texas
USN Rank
#85
#85
LSD Rank
75+ (0.003)
75+ (0.003)
LSAT 25th
155
157
LSAT Median
157
159
LSAT 75th
160
160
GPA Median
3.74
3.69
Acceptance Rate
38.5%
25.6%
Class Size
230
168
Yield Rate
47.6%
32.6%

Financial

Sticker price and scholarship aid
2025 ABA 509
Metric
Louisiana State University logo
LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Texas Tech University logo
Texas Tech
Lubbock, Texas
Tuition (In-State)
$19,750
$22,590
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,750
$33,840
Median Grant
$19,750
$12,000
% Receiving Grants
78.0%
88.0%

Employment & outcomes

Post-graduation placement and bar passage
2025 ABA Employment
Metric
Louisiana State University logo
LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Texas Tech University logo
Texas Tech
Lubbock, Texas
BigLaw (501+)
3.5%
4.4%
Federal Clerkships
4.5%
0.7%
State & Local Clerkships
5.6%
1.5%
Median Salary (Private)
-
-
Employment Rate
87.9%
93.4%
Bar Pass Rate
84.9%
86.3%

Overview

About LSU vs Texas Tech

Across 11 applicants admitted to both schools and self-reporting on LSD, 55% enrolled at Louisiana State University and 45% at Texas Tech University.

These numbers reflect every factor that goes into a real decision: scholarship offers, geographic preference, intended practice area, and fit. Choosing one school doesn't mean it's "better" — it means the pool of cross-admits, weighing their options, ended up there more often. Pair this with the scholarship distribution and employment outcomes above for full context.

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Detailed comparison narrative

This page compares Louisiana State University and Texas Tech University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.

Both schools are closely ranked in U.S. News: #85 and #85, separated by just 0 positions, making cross-admit data especially useful for deciding between them.

Texas Tech University is significantly more selective, with an acceptance rate of 25.6% compared to Louisiana State University's 38.5%.

Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while Texas Tech University is in Lubbock, Texas. Regional placement matters: graduates tend to find employment near their law school, so location should factor into your decision alongside rankings and cost.

Among cross-admitted applicants who enrolled, those choosing Louisiana State University reported a higher median scholarship — $59,625 versus $30,000 over three years — though aid is one of several factors behind the enrollment decision.