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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 745 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Bluffton University?
- Lawrence Technological University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Bluffton University ($38,370.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Lawrence Technological University ($21,247 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 2.5% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,320 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Lawrence Technological University ($28,214 vs. $19,658)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Lawrence Technological University .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 184 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Lawrence Technological University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Lawrence Technological University (81.9%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Bluffton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bluffton University and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Lawrence Technological University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and Lawrence Technological University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University and Lawrence Technological University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence Technological University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/