Updated Athletic Revenues

[CajunVic]

Thanks

[VObserver]

And as the state of Louisiana continues to slash funding for higher education LA schools have no choice but to raise tuition and fees unfortunately. The cost of college in louisiana is one of, if not the fastest rising in the nation.

This is true. That is because historically Louisiana college tuitions have been absurdly low. Until quite recently a student from Texas, could attend UL and pay out of state tuition for less than it would cost to attend Texas A&M as an instate student.

Edit: Quite recently is a relative term. I am 75.. to me that could mean 30 years ago. lol

[CajunT]

https://bizmagsb.com/2022/09/28/par-...ation-funding/

https://www.lendingtree.com/student/...college-study/
https://www.lsureveille.com/news/tui...db8e15c7a.html

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/...st/7137551002/

What par doesn't mention is Louisiana is the poorest state in the US outside of Mississippi. the state of Louisiana has over 54 percent of it's population on some type of federal and state subsidy and the state has a negative population growth. And let's not forget the negative business climate that has been created in this state over the past 8 years.

If higher education wants more money, it needs to be part of the solution. Spending growth needs to be capped annually, more partnership with private industry like what's being done with the primate center and pharmaceutical companies. And they need to help cultivate business growth in this state instead of participating in barriers that make it more difficult in attract new business to relocate in Louisiana. You can't keep biting the hand that feeds tax revenue and expect the same people at the top of the food chain to continually pay more taxes.

[CajunNation]

What par doesn't mention is Louisiana is the poorest state in the US outside of Mississippi. the state of Louisiana has over 54 percent of it's population on some type of federal and state subsidy and the state has a negative population growth. And let's not forget the negative business climate that has been created in this state over the past 8 years.

If higher education wants more money, it needs to be part of the solution. Spending growth needs to be capped annually, more partnership with private industry like what's being done with the primate center and pharmaceutical companies. And they need to help cultivate business growth in this state instead of participating in barriers that make it more difficult in attract new business to relocate in Louisiana. You can't keep biting the hand that feeds tax revenue and expect the same people at the top of the food chain to continually pay more taxes.

...you mean we CAN'T just Get Gordon to get this done !?!?

The state is run by these _ ___

[MelRock]

Does anyone have the breakdown by sport? Or know where I might find them. I am not opposed to a little work. I am just curious where the ones with the budget have their money invested.

[CajunJack55]

Does anyone have the breakdown by sport? Or know where I might find them. I am not opposed to a little work. I am just curious where the ones with the budget have their money invested.

Is this what you are looking for? Has pretty good breakdown.

https://www.sportico.com/business/co...te-1234646029/

[MelRock]

Is this what you are looking for? Has pretty good breakdown.

https://www.sportico.com/business/co...te-1234646029/

Yeah, I think I can make some assumptions with these numbers. Unfortunately, the breakdown is only for three sports. Thank you very much for posting.

[Turbine]

The free sports (don't know why) are probably off the table.

[MelRock]

Using the information on their site, here is the percentage of money spent on football, basketball, and women's basketball.

Total Operating Expenses 2021-23
App State $38,565,701
Georgia State $39,913,963
James Madison $57,800,447
Louisiana, $38,364,254
Louisiana, Monroe $20,527,424
South Alabama $33,001,239
Texas State $37,853,450
Troy $33,355,524

Operating Expenses percentage spent on FB, MBB, WBB
App State 40.45%
Georgia State 35.24%
James Madison 30.31%
Louisiana, 48.66%
Louisiana, Monroe 51.76%
South Alabama 52.12%
Texas State 36.59%
Troy 44.54%

I believe Jay posted that we are either second or third in money spent on baseball. This is kind of what I was thinking. We spent more money of our budget on the more prominent sports. I wonder what other sports James Madison and Texas State spend their money on?

Football Total Operating Expenses
App State $11,995,591
Georgia State $9,235,632
James Madison $11,050,605
Louisiana, $14,016,582
Louisiana, Monroe $7,383,496
South Alabama $13,046,697
Texas State $10,261,457
Troy $10,648,072

Men's Basketball Total Operating Expenses
App State $2,030,131
Georgia State $2,960,164
James Madison $3,544,046
Louisiana, $2,900,954
Louisiana, Monroe $1,568,647
South Alabama $2,667,675
Texas State $2,055,229
Troy $2,233,728

Women's Basketball Total Operating Expenses
App State $1,572,505
Georgia State $1,870,578
James Madison $2,927,407
Louisiana $1,751,536
Louisiana, Monroe $1,673,019
South Alabama $1,487,440
Texas State $1,532,213
Troy $1,975,102

[ZoomZoom]

The free sports (don't know why) are probably off the table.

Wonder how that experiment went.