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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Lawrence Technological University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,966 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or WVSU?
- Lawrence Technological University is 372.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at Lawrence Technological University than West Virginia State University ($38,370.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Lawrence Technological University ($11,684 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 7.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,320 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 107.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($19,658 vs. $9,482)
Lawrence Technological University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Lawrence Technological University .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 229 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Lawrence Technological University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Lawrence Technological University (81.9%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than West Virginia State University (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $27,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/