| FIU vs. LA Tech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#98 in National Universities #6 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #285 in National Universities #14 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,565 Florida Residents $18,964 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,125 Louisiana Residents $16,866 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,334 Florida Residents $24,439 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,995 Louisiana Residents $12,726 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,259 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,210 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter54.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.40% |
| Lower29.17% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.44% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger54,723 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,873 |
| Larger45,193 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,881 |
| Larger9,530 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller992 |
| Larger13,818 | Online Student Population | Smaller384 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower64% |
| Higher14% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,836) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty24 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 2,374 | Number of faculty | 584 |
| Higher$106,417 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,541 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.