<p>In reply to dodgersmom’s original post, I think Louisiana Tech is a good alternative for some of the students who were previously looking at UAH for a full ride. </p>
<p>In some ways, La Tech is more attractive - it’s a traditional residential campus, Division I sports, and a small college town atmosphere. </p>
<p>In terms of curriculum, metrics, and rankings, the schools are similar. Most notable differences in curriculum are Aerospace Engineering (UAH offers, La Tech doesn’t) and Architecture (La Tech offers, UAH doesn’t). </p>
<p>La Tech is probably quite a bit less attractive than UAH in terms of engineering industry recruiting/visibility. UAH is recruited by the defense contractors and high tech industry in Huntsville, whereas La Tech is more of a regional feeder to oil/manufacture businesses in the Mississippi Delta region.</p>