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Overview |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,149 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,149 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,838 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,393 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,431 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,489 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,199 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 485 students)
Lawrence vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or Northland College?
- Lawrence University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Lawrence than Northland College ($55,149.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Lawrence ($24,020 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 6.6% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,100 vs. $11,838)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Northland College ($40,431 vs. $30,355)
Lawrence vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Lawrence (63%)
Lawrence vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or Northland College? 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 Northland College and Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Northland College (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,350)
- Northland College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($278 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College 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/