- Both The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) are public.
- UTEP is located in El Paso, TX and LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA.
- UTEP has more expensive tuition of $25,512 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than UTEP (100.00%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than UTEP (980).
- UTEP is larger with 23,880 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
The University of Texas at El Paso View More Rivals | Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | |
| #290 in National Universities #40 in Texas | Rankings | #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| El Paso, TX | Location | Ruston, LA |
UTEP| Known as | LA Tech | |
| 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 (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,744 Texas residents $25,512 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state |
| $7,166 Texas residents $16,621 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state |
| $8,236 | Financial Aid | $9,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 100.00% | Acceptance Rate | 64.84% |
| 38.19% | Yield | 42.52% |
| 980 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,880 | Total Students | 10,839 |
| 20,165 | Undergraduate | 9,924 |
| 3,715 | Graduate | 915 |
| 2,218 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $43,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 988) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 765 Full-time 354 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 2,441 Full-time 523 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 993 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $82,728 for Faculties $56,278 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time |