- Both Florida International University (FIU) and Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) are public.
- FIU is located in Miami, FL and LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA.
- FIU has more expensive tuition of $18,963 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- FIU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.07% than LA Tech (64.84%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than FIU (1,150).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
Florida International University View More Rivals | Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | |
| #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida | Rankings | #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Miami, FL | Location | Ruston, LA |
FIU| Known as | LA Tech | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state |
| $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state |
| $6,634 | Financial Aid | $9,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 54.07% | Acceptance Rate | 64.84% |
| 40.58% | Yield | 42.52% |
| 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 55,609 | Total Students | 10,839 |
| 45,688 | Undergraduate | 9,924 |
| 9,921 | Graduate | 915 |
| 14,804 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 993 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time |