LA Tech vs. The Catholic University of America |
#285 in National Universities #14 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #280 in National Universities |
Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,125 Louisiana Residents $16,866 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$55,834 |
cheaper$7,995 Louisiana Residents $12,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,220 |
Less$9,857 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,865 |
Admission | ||
1,185 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter62.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.59% |
Favorable37.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.41% |
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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
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 | ||
Larger10,839 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,968 |
Larger9,924 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,011 |
Smaller915 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,957 |
Larger611 | Online Student Population | Smaller392 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,976) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
489 | Number of faculties | 674 |
Lower$77,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,990 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.