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Overview |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $282 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Coe College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $50,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Lawrence than Coe College ($53,667.00 vs. $50,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Lawrence ($21,237 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 5.5% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,920 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($43,143 vs. $40,089)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
Coe College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Coe College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $45,600)
- Lawrence University students graduate with a $755 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,350 vs. $28,105)
- Lawrence graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($282 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/