College comparison

Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs West Virginia University Institute of Technology

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA	West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV
Acceptance rateWest Virginia University Institute of Technology is more selective	51%	37%
SAT (25–75)	1000–1195	880–1120
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,153	981
Avg net price	$7,022	$9,337
Median earnings (10 yr)West Virginia University Institute of Technology reports higher median earnings	$47,477	$55,939
Graduation rate	38%	33%
Median debt	$22,500	$22,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Louisiana State University-Shreveport or West Virginia University Institute of Technology harder to get into?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is more selective: Louisiana State University-Shreveport's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and West Virginia University Institute of Technology's is approximately 37% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Louisiana State University-Shreveport vs West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1000–1195 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport and 880–1120 at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.