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Overview |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 3,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $3,102 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $8,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $11,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $9,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $6,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 39% |
Admission |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $160 |
Diversity |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,150 students)
TSU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- Texas Southern University is 139.7% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $3,102.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at TSU than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($19,677.00 vs. $8,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Washington Institute of Technology than TSU ($9,694 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 16.7% lower than costs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($9,664 vs. $11,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (99% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 75.4% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($12,085 vs. $6,890)
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Washington Institute of Technology or TSU .
TSU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? 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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology and TSU.
- Graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn on average $8,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $36,200)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology students graduate with a $13,858 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $29,358)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($160 vs. $303)
- More Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/