LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Comparable Facts

Compare Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA with University of Wisconsin Whitewater in Whitewater, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Louisiana Tech University is larger than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (11,873 students vs. 11,746 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, LA (Distant Town setting); University of Wisconsin Whitewater is in Whitewater, WI (Distant Town setting).
• Louisiana Tech University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Louisiana Tech University 21:1; University of Wisconsin Whitewater 21:1.

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($12,325 vs. $12,709).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 15.9% lower than at Louisiana Tech University ($8,090 vs. $9,618).
• Louisiana Tech University is 17.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about $1,509 more per year; $10,125.00 vs. $8,616.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 11% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than at Louisiana Tech University (about $1,850 more per year; $18,716.00 vs. $16,866.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (95% vs. 51%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 113.7% larger than aid received by University of Wisconsin Whitewater students ($12,149 vs. $5,685).

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.

• Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (24 vs. 21 at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Louisiana Tech University 1100/1310.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Louisiana Tech University 21/27; University of Wisconsin Whitewater 19/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech - Test optional; University of Wisconsin-Whitewater - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3).
• LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (85.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 33.4% at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. 24.7% at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Wisconsin Whitewater's six-year graduation rate (54%) is higher than Louisiana Tech University's (49%).
• Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn a median of about $4,000 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,600 vs. $44,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana Tech University graduates have a $5,106 lower median loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates ($19,865 vs. $24,971).
• Among borrowers, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates have an estimated $53 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates ($205 vs. $258).
• More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.