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Overview |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Southfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | ltu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $32,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $19,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,537 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.44 | ||
| 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 |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Lawrence Technological University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Lawrence Technological University?
- Lawrence Technological University is 225.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.1% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Philander Smith College ($38,370.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Lawrence Technological University ($15,634 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 37.2% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($8,250 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 90.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($19,658 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Lawrence Technological University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence Technological University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Lawrence Technological University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Lawrence Technological University? 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 Technological University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Philander Smith College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $33,000 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $26,800)
- Lawrence Technological University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lawrence Technological University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC 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/