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Southfield, MI · Livonia, MI
| Lawrence Technological University | Madonna University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $32,918/yr | $17,755/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $25,980/yr | $14,759/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $27,036/yr | $15,277/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,082/yr | $16,912/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $33,632/yr | $16,593/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,492/yr | $22,005/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,930/yr | $12,840/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,930/yr | $12,840/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,818/yr | $672/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,314/yr | $3,212/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $58,166/yr | $41,038/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,760/yr | $28,440/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,760/yr | $28,440/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 56% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 880–1080 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 980 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,121 | 1,655 |
| Students accepted | 1,702 | 1,538 |
| Students who enrolled | 312 | 265 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $69,151/yr | $59,058/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,512–$98,820 | $38,222–$81,197 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 64% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $58,827/yr | $49,871/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 30% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 43% | 51% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $66,979/yr | $53,389/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 39% · Architecture 14% · Visual & Performing Arts 9% | Health Professions 27% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 39% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Architecture — 14% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $99,853/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,237/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 53% | 6.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,668 | 1,632 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,114 | 296 |
| Average professor pay | $9,215/mo | $7,541/mo |
| Full-time professors | 37% | 37% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $63,637 | $30,676 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Southfield, MI | Livonia, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1932 | 1937 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 10% | 10% |
| Men | 66% | 36% |
| Women | 34% | 64% |
| White students | 63% | 61% |
| Black students | 12% | 16% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.6% | 5% |
| Asian students | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Other / not reported | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 7.9% | 19% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.1% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,614/yr | $11,643/yr |
| Endowment | $54.3M | $38.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 947 | 526 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,340/yr | $6,140/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,330/yr | $5,560/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 570 | 683 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.5M | $5.0M |
| Athletics budget | $12.8M | $8.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.0M | $8.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $96,896 | $12,295 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.