Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical lists Mass 8 times a week; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities lists Mass every weekday.
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical lists confession 4 times a week; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 6 times a week.
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the higher graduation rate: 85% against 69% at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has the lower price after aid: $9,931 a year, against $20,223 at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical.
Measure
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
8 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
4 times a week
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
4 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Minneapolis, MN
Setting
City
City
Students
39,418
54,890
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
80%
Average SAT
1285
1362
ACT middle 50%
24–30
26–31
Graduation rate
69%
85%
First-year retention
85%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,151
$16,778
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,056
$6,642
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,696
$7,283
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,223
$9,931
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,878
$16,415
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,489
$27,008
Median debt
$20,500
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,251
$69,020
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities