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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
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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 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 26% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | USW | ||
| 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 USW based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 1,066 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or USW?
- Lawrence Technological University is 125.7% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Lawrence Technological University than University of the Southwest ($38,370.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than Lawrence Technological University ($20,533 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 27% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($8,910 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Lawrence Technological University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 135% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($19,658 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Lawrence Technological University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at USW (2.63)
Lawrence Technological University vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or USW? 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 USW and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than University of the Southwest (44% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $14,100 more per year than USW graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,700)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- USW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/