- Both Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are public.
- LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA and UTSA is located in San Antonio, TX.
- UTSA has more expensive tuition of $21,965 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than UTSA (79.46%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than UTSA (1,110).
- UTSA is larger with 34,393 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | The University of Texas at San Antonio View More Rivals | |
| #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana | Rankings | #250 in National Universities #34 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ruston, LA | Location | San Antonio, TX |
LA Tech| Known as | UTSA | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $8,991 Texas residents $21,965 out-of-state |
| $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,862 Texas residents $28,753 out-of-state |
| $9,857 | Financial Aid | $7,753 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.84% | Acceptance Rate | 79.46% |
| 42.52% | Yield | 39.63% |
| 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,839 | Total Students | 34,393 |
| 9,924 | Undergraduate | 29,686 |
| 915 | Graduate | 4,707 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 5,709 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,583) $6,580 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 | 958 Full-time 301 Part-time |
| 993 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,150 Full-time 504 Part-time |
| $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,732 for Faculties $71,491 Part-time |