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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1210/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $282 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 1,426 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 210.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Lawrence than Michigan Technological University ($53,667.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Lawrence ($18,235 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 4.7% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,520 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 148.8% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($40,089 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Michigan Tech .
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Michigan Tech vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Michigan Tech.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Michigan Technological University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $45,600)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $450 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,350)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($278 vs. $282)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/