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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $234 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 53% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,188 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is 0.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,428.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at University of Wisconsin-River Falls than Louisiana Tech University ($14,421.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($12,243 vs. $13,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 16.7% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,094 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Wisconsin River Falls (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 180.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($12,577 vs. $4,489)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 55 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Wisconsin-River Falls and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Louisiana Tech University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,860 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,725)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($205 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/