- University of Holy Cross is a private school while Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- LA Tech has more expensive tuition of $16,866 than University of Holy Cross ($16,160).
- University of Holy Cross has tighter acceptance rate of 46.15% than LA Tech (64.84%).
- LA Tech is larger with 10,839 students than University of Holy Cross (1,120 students).
| University of Holy Cross View More Rivals | Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Ruston, LA |
| Known as | LA Tech | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,160 | Undergraduate | $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state |
| $15,350 | Graduate | $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state |
| $6,136 | Financial Aid | $9,857 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| 46.15% | Acceptance Rate | 64.84% |
| 9.95% | Yield | 42.52% |
| Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,120 | Total Students | 10,839 |
| 774 | Undergraduate | 9,924 |
| 346 | Graduate | 915 |
| 468 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $40,700 | 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 |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 115) $7,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 69 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 123 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 993 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $68,365 for Faculties $56,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time |