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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
Academics |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $282 |
Diversity |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 68% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 1,426 students)
ISU vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 518.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Lawrence than Iowa State University ($53,667.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Lawrence ($15,310 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($9,358 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 263% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($40,089 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
ISU vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Iowa State University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $45,600)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,350)
- ISU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($246 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/