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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Lawrence Technological University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,966 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or WMU?
- Lawrence Technological University is 164.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Western Michigan University ($38,370.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Lawrence Technological University ($20,030 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 2% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($11,102 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 188.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($19,658 vs. $6,813)
Lawrence Technological University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Lawrence Technological University .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 126 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Lawrence Technological University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lawrence Technological University (3.44)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Lawrence Technological University (81.9%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or WMU? 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 WMU and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Lawrence Technological University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $10,900 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/