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