- Both Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) and Marshall University are public.
- LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA and Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV.
- Marshall University has more expensive tuition of $20,294 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- LA Tech is larger with 10,839 students than Marshall University (10,691 students).
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| #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana | Rankings | #1 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ruston, LA | Location | Huntington, WV |
LA Tech| Known as | | |
| 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 | $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state |
| $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state |
| $9,857 | Financial Aid | $10,023 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 64.84% | Acceptance Rate | 90.19% |
| 42.52% | Yield | 39.73% |
| 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,839 | Total Students | 10,691 |
| 9,924 | Undergraduate | 7,952 |
| 915 | Graduate | 2,739 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 1,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| 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: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 820 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 993 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time |
| $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time |