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Overview |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,149 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,149 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,838 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,393 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,431 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,489 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,199 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | N/A |
Diversity |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lawrence University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 408 students)
Lawrence vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or PHC?
- Lawrence University is 94.2% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Lawrence than Patrick Henry College ($55,149.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Lawrence ($25,128 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 7.4% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,020 vs. $11,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 193% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($40,431 vs. $13,798)
Lawrence vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Lawrence (63%)
Lawrence vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or PHC? 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 PHC and Lawrence.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/