WKU vs. LA Tech
The following statements compare Western Kentucky University and Louisiana Tech University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- WKU's tuition ($27,000) is more expensive than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech's acceptance rate (72.57%) is lower than WKU (97.05%).
- WKU has higher yield (37.67%) than LA Tech (33.67%).
- LA Tech's SAT score (1,190) is higher than WKU (945).
- WKU's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than LA Tech (22 to 1).
- WKU (16,759 students) is larger than LA Tech (11,427 students) with more enrolled students.
- WKU ($9,368) has higher amount of financial aid than LA Tech ($9,259).
- LA Tech's graduation rate (58%) is higher than WKU (54%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,436 In-State
$27,000 out-of-state
$27,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,368
Test Scores
945 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
97.05% Acceptance Rate
37.67% Yield
Enrollment
14,590 Undergraduate
2,169 Graduate
3,327 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
1,704 Staffs (full-time)
$68,689 Faculty Salary
$52,794 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,353 annual charge
-4,942 capacity
Louisiana Tech University
Public, 4 years • Ruston, LA #138 National Universities, #3 in Louisiana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,125 In-State
$16,866 out-of-state
$16,866 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,259
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
72.57% Acceptance Rate
33.67% Yield
Enrollment
10,401 Undergraduate
1,026 Graduate
385 Online Students
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
366 Faculties (full-time)
1,027 Staffs (full-time)
$73,696 Faculty Salary
$50,445 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,614 capacity
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