| LA Tech vs. GSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#285 in National Universities #14 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #28 in Federal Region VI Universities #17 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,125 Louisiana Residents $16,866 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,683 Louisiana Residents $16,706 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,995 Louisiana Residents $12,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,416 Louisiana Residents $16,439 Out-of-State |
| More$9,259 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,120 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower920 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier86.40% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.86% |
| Favorable33.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.99% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,873 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,150 |
| Larger10,881 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,313 |
| Larger992 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller837 |
| Smaller384 | Online Student Population | Larger2,183 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower36% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 584 | Number of faculty | 197 |
| Higher$82,541 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,667 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.