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Overview |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 3,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $3,102 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $8,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $11,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $9,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 39% |
Admission |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $160 |
Diversity |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ATU | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 3,150 students)
ATU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- Arkansas Tech University is 87.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $3,102.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at ATU than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($11,640.00 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 ATU ($9,694 vs. $12,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 23.1% lower than costs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($9,157 vs. $11,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (93% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($8,440 vs. $6,890)
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
ATU vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- Graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn on average $7,800 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $37,100)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ATU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $17,750)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than ATU graduates. ($160 vs. $183)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Washington Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/