University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) vs LA Tech

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) or Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech). Both institutions offer distinct experiences, catering to diverse student aspirations. UAH, nestled in the dynamic city of Huntsville, boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its selectivity in admissions. LA Tech, situated in the vibrant Ruston, welcomes a broader range of applicants. While UAH's student body leans towards males, LA Tech fosters a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences, setting the stage for a fulfilling college journey.

	Louisiana Tech University	University of Alabama in Huntsville
Overview
Location	Ruston, Louisiana	Huntsville, Alabama
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	79.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.8%	73.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $40	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1070 - 1280	1170 - 1420
ACT range	22 - 27	24 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	8.0%	5.0%
Students submitting ACT score	93.0%	92.0%
Total number of applicants	7,724	5,781
Total number of admissions given out	5,085	4,259
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,871	1,204
Yield rate	36.8%	28.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,182 Out of state: $31,923	In state: $28,708 Out of state: $41,104
Average net price	$12,154	$17,302
Tuition	In state: $6,401 Out of state: $13,142	In state: $9,730 Out of state: $22,126
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,000 Meal plan: $4,800	$10,652
Available payment plans		Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $11,577	94.0% Average amount $10,727
Students receiving federal student loan	40.0% Average amount $5,221	39.0% Average amount $5,045
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $9,781	5.0% Average amount $13,858

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	10,053 Men 52.4% Women 47.6%	7,569 Men 59.1% Women 40.9%
Graduate students	984 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	2,067 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	14.1%	31.4%
International students	2.3%	3.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,499	2,200
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Louisiana Texas Arkansas Mississippi Alabama	Alabama Tennessee Georgia Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Engineering Health Professions Business Visual & Performing Arts Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	58.9%	60.7%
Dropout rate	13.1%	11.9%
Transferred out	25.9%	24.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,100 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $95,978 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,065 Year 2: $63,600 Year 3: $68,905 Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,634 Year 2: $44,356 Year 3: $66,953 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,364 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $54,877 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,660 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $50,089 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,977 Year 2: $49,214 Year 3: $49,230 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,996 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $42,799 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,446 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $41,679 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,426 Year 2: $40,446 Year 3: $41,487 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,347 Year 2: $41,689 Year 3: $41,383	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,354 Year 2: $91,017 Year 3: $94,793 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,974 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $76,262 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,266 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $72,527 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,538 Year 2: $60,452 Year 3: $69,837 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,270 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $69,217 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,668 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $61,551 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,684 Year 2: $43,993 Year 3: $54,212 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,910 Year 2: $50,554 Year 3: $50,913 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,282 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,094 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,498 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $40,101

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