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LA Tech vs. The University of Alabama

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Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA
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The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very 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 Degree2-4 Years Certificate
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 Tuitionexpensive$11,900 Alabama Residents
$33,200 Out-of-State
cheaper$7,995 Louisiana Residents
$12,726 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$11,740 Alabama Residents
$33,040 Out-of-State
Less$9,857Average Financial Aid AmountMore$14,421
Admission
Lower1,185 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter62.37%Acceptance RateEasier80.06%
Favorable37.41%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower18.57%
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
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller10,839Total EnrollmentLarger38,644
Smaller9,924Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger32,458
Smaller915Graduate Student PopulationLarger6,186
Smaller611Online Student PopulationLarger5,820
Completion & Outcomes
Lower59%Graduate RateHigher72%
Higher24%Transfer-out RateLower18%
Lower81%Retention RateHigher87%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,426)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty23 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty19 to 1
489Number of faculties1,986
Lower$77,327Average Faculty SalaryHigher$97,394
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.