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Overview |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 97% |
Admission |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $205 |
Diversity |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 10,839 students)
WSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Wichita State University is 7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at WSU than Louisiana Tech University ($16,208.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than WSU ($12,243 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 33.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,447 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Wichita State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($12,577 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 16 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
WSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and WSU.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Wichita State University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($205 vs. $211)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/