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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 686 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Paul Smith's College?
- Lawrence Technological University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($38,370.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Lawrence Technological University ($25,056 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 37.3% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,320 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 24.9% larger than aid received Lawrence Technological University ($24,545 vs. $19,658)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Lawrence Technological University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Lawrence Technological University (81.9%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence Technological University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/