- Both Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are public.
- LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA and FAU is located in Boca Raton, FL.
- FAU has more expensive tuition of $17,324 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- FAU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.01% than LA Tech (64.84%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than FAU (1,110).
- FAU is larger with 29,592 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | Florida Atlantic University View More Rivals | |
| #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana | Rankings | #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ruston, LA | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
LA Tech| Known as | FAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 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 (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $9,857 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 64.84% | Acceptance Rate | 60.01% |
| 42.52% | Yield | 30.65% |
| 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,839 | Total Students | 29,592 |
| 9,924 | Undergraduate | 24,191 |
| 915 | Graduate | 5,401 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 6,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 877 Full-time 429 Part-time |
| 993 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time |
| $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time |