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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | |||
| 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 |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Lawrence Technological University based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 2,966 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Michigan Tech?
- Lawrence Technological University is 121.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Michigan Tech than Lawrence Technological University ($39,256.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Lawrence Technological University ($18,235 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 6.5% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,320 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 22% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($19,658 vs. $16,114)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Lawrence Technological University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 51 points higher than at Lawrence Technological University (1156)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lawrence Technological University (26)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Lawrence Technological University (3.44)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Lawrence Technological University (81.9%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Lawrence Technological University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lawrence Technological University graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $59,800)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence Technological University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/