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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 (86.40%) is lower than WKU (93.87%).
  • LA Tech has higher yield (33.44%) than WKU (30.18%).
  • LA Tech's SAT score (1,210) is higher than WKU (930).
  • WKU's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than LA Tech (21 to 1).
  • WKU (16,291 students) is larger than LA Tech (11,873 students) with more enrolled students.
  • WKU ($9,681) has higher amount of financial aid than LA Tech ($9,493).
  • LA Tech's graduation rate (64%) is higher than WKU (56%).
Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Public, 4 years • Bowling Green, KY #263 National Universities, #8 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,652 In-State
$27,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,681
Test Scores
930 SAT
18 ACT
Admission
93.87% Acceptance Rate
30.18% Yield
Enrollment
14,151 Undergraduate
2,140 Graduate
3,505 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
1,704 Staffs (full-time)
$73,212 Faculty Salary
$57,909 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

Public, 4 years • Ruston, LA #185 National Universities, #7 in Louisiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,125 In-State
$16,866 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,493
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
86.40% Acceptance Rate
33.44% Yield
Enrollment
10,881 Undergraduate
992 Graduate
384 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
366 Faculties (full-time)
1,027 Staffs (full-time)
$82,541 Faculty Salary
$57,014 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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