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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Southfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 2,966 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | ltu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $32,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $19,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 2,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 14% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Lawrence Technological University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,966 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lawrence Technological University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Lawrence Technological University?
- Lawrence Technological University is 468.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($38,370.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Lawrence Technological University ($10,908 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 49.7% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($7,560 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 244.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($19,658 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lawrence Technological University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 196 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Lawrence Technological University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Lawrence Technological University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/