- Both Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) and Old Dominion University (ODU) are public.
- LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA and ODU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than ODU (85.72%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than ODU (1,170).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | Old Dominion University View More Rivals | |
| #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ruston, LA | Location | Norfolk, VA |
LA Tech| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 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 | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $9,857 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.84% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 42.52% | Yield | 30.71% |
| 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,839 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 9,924 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 915 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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: 4,787) $7,998 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 993 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |