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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,260 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,672 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,672 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,670 | $8,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,807 | $22,655 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,526 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,702 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Lawrence Technological University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,260 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Columbia College?
- Lawrence Technological University is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,672.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Columbia College ($40,672.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Lawrence Technological University ($22,655 vs. $33,807)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 31.5% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($8,874 vs. $11,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Columbia College (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Columbia College ($20,526 vs. $14,569)
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Lawrence Technological University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lawrence Technological University (3.44)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Columbia College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/