Skagit Valley College vs LWTech

Skagit Valley College and Lake Washington Institute of Technology, two esteemed institutions in Washington, offer distinct educational experiences. Skagit Valley College, nestled in the picturesque Skagit Valley, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds. Lake Washington Institute of Technology, situated in the vibrant city of Kirkland, has a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. Both institutions offer a diverse range of programs, with Skagit Valley College excelling in liberal arts and sciences, while Lake Washington Institute of Technology specializes in career-oriented programs in fields like engineering, healthcare, and business. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and popular majors, to help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	Skagit Valley College
Overview
Location	Kirkland, Washington	Mount Vernon, Washington
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $20,542 Out of state: $26,079	In state: $18,041 Out of state: $21,117
Average net price	$10,854	$9,200
Tuition	In state: $3,029 Out of state: $8,105	In state: $3,826 Out of state: $6,902
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	40.0% Average amount $4,547	52.0% Average amount $5,054
Students receiving federal student loan	5.0% Average amount $5,596	5.0% Average amount $6,144
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $6,087	1.0% Average amount $6,350

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,240 Men 41.3% Women 58.7%	3,891 Men 43.6% Women 56.4%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	0.0%	3.9%
International students	3.2%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	140
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Washington	Washington Arizona California Idaho Hawaii

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Computer and Information Science Business Automotive Technology	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Natural Resources and Conservation Education
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.9%	35.4%
Dropout rate	36.5%	41.9%
Transferred out	10.3%	13.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $76,260 Year 2: $65,797 Year 3: $76,134 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,855 Year 2: $64,659 Year 3: $69,181 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $56,108 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,296 Year 2: $49,729 Year 3: $45,556 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,639 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,714 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,402 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $36,872 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,672 Year 2: $35,594 Year 3: $36,844 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $25,872 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $46,716 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A Funeral Service and Mortuary Science (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,653 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $68,218 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,234 Natural Resources Management and Policy (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $30,276 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $44,321 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,741 Year 2: $36,069 Year 3: $41,809 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $36,573 Year 2: $32,162 Year 3: $29,444 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,399 Year 2: $23,262 Year 3: $27,627 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $26,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $26,181 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $45,050 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $19,670 Year 2: $28,019 Year 3: N/A

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