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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 2,588 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or CU?
- Lawrence Technological University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Cumberland University ($38,370.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Lawrence Technological University ($18,528 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 25.9% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($8,990 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Lawrence Technological University ($22,145 vs. $19,658)
Lawrence Technological University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Lawrence Technological University .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 167 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Lawrence Technological University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at CU (3.3)
- Lawrence Technological University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than CU (66.2%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or CU? 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 CU and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Cumberland University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $19,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/