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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 1,315 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Kent State University at Salem?
- Lawrence Technological University is 451.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Kent State University at Salem ($38,370.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Lawrence Technological University ($10,324 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 27.4% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($8,882 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Kent State University at Salem (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 279.1% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($19,658 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Lawrence Technological University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/