College comparison

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI	West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse is more selective	76%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1100–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,277	14,164
Avg net price	$16,210	$23,331
Median earnings (10 yr)West Chester University of Pennsylvania reports higher median earnings	$60,378	$61,258
Graduation rate	71%	71%
Median debt	$22,500	$23,500
Economic mobility	—	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse or West Chester University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is more selective: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and West Chester University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and 1100–1270 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 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.