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Overview |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $282 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 1,410 students)
Hamline University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 17% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Lawrence than Hamline University ($55,149.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Lawrence ($22,759 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 1.6% lower than costs at Hamline University ($11,838 vs. $12,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 19% larger than aid received Hamline University ($40,431 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Lawrence (63%)
Hamline University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Hamline University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,600)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,350)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($250 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/