| LA Tech vs. Alabama at Birmingham |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#285 in National Universities #14 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #213 in National Universities #4 in Alabama Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 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 Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,125 Louisiana Residents $16,866 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,098 Alabama Residents $22,562 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,995 Louisiana Residents $12,726 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,640 Alabama Residents $21,168 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,259 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,514 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,340 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter86.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.18% |
| Favorable33.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.07% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,873 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,905 |
| Smaller10,881 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,959 |
| Smaller992 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,946 |
| Smaller384 | Online Student Population | Larger5,802 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduate Rate | 64% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,780) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 584 | Number of faculty | 3,206 |
| Lower$82,541 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,387 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.