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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Lawrence Technological University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,966 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Penn College?
- Lawrence Technological University is 148.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($38,370.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Lawrence Technological University ($23,030 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 7.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,320 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 171% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($19,658 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Lawrence Technological University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Penn 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 Penn College and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence Technological University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/