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Overview |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,648 | 3,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $3,102 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,542 | $8,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,544 | $11,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,773 | $9,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,498 | $6,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 39% |
Admission |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,230 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,384 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $160 |
Diversity |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
VSU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,150 students)
VSU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- Virginia State University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($5,540.00 vs. $3,102.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at VSU than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($16,542.00 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 VSU ($9,694 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are 2.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,274 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (92% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 66.9% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($11,498 vs. $6,890)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
VSU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- Graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn on average $8,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $36,700)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $29,500)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($160 vs. $305)
- More Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/