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Overview |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $282 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 65% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,410 students)
DePaul vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Lawrence than DePaul University ($55,149.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than DePaul ($27,393 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 56% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,838 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 45.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($40,431 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Lawrence (63%)
DePaul vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than DePaul University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $4,018 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,350)
- DePaul graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($241 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/