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Overview |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Southfield, MI | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,966 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltu.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,641 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,658 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,537 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 2,078 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence Technological University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 1,133 students)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence Technological University or Clarkson College?
- Lawrence Technological University is 157.9% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.9% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Clarkson College ($38,370.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Lawrence Technological University ($14,506 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 55.4% lower than costs at Lawrence Technological University ($7,284 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Clarkson College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 105.8% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($19,658 vs. $9,554)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence Technological University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Lawrence Technological University .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 106 points higher than at Clarkson College (1050)
- Incoming Lawrence Technological University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Clarkson College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Lawrence Technological University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Lawrence Technological University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence Technological University or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Lawrence Technological University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Lawrence Technological University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lawrence Technological University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Clarkson College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,600)
- Clarkson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence Technological University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/