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St Olaf Oberlin Beloit College Macalester College Denison DU CU Boulder IWU Whitman College Kenyon Wisconsin Lewis and Clark| Colorado College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1210/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $282 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,426 students)
Colorado College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Lawrence?
- Colorado College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Colorado College than Lawrence University ($64,554.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Colorado College ($26,368 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 24.8% lower than costs at Colorado College ($11,520 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($46,160 vs. $40,089)
Colorado College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Lawrence University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,600)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,350)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($211 vs. $282)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/