Lawrence Technological University vs. West Liberty University

Comparable Facts

Compare Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI with West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Lawrence Technological University is larger than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,693 students vs. 2,299 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Lawrence Technological University is located in Southfield, MI (Small City setting); West Liberty University is in West Liberty, WV (Rural Fringe setting).
• Lawrence Technological University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Liberty University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Lawrence Technological University 11:1; West Liberty University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 6.3% lower than at West Liberty University ($11,930 vs. $12,728).
• Out-of-state tuition is 156.6% higher at Lawrence Technological University than at West Liberty University (about $27,318 more per year; $44,760 vs. $17,442).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than at West Liberty University (100% vs. 87%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 229.4% larger than aid received by West Liberty University students ($23,877 vs. $7,248).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Lawrence Technological University, test optional at West Liberty University.
• Enrolled first-year students at West Liberty University average a 3.53 high school GPA, 0.09 higher than at Lawrence Technological University (3.44).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.8% at Lawrence Technological University vs. 31.5% at West Liberty University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have a $2,383 lower median loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates ($24,617 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, West Liberty University graduates have an estimated $25 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Lawrence Technological University graduates ($254 vs. $279).
• More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation (64% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.