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Overview |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,667 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,667 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,520 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,368 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,089 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,943 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,127 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,426 students)
Lawrence vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or Purdue?
- Lawrence University is 452.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Lawrence than Purdue University Main Campus ($53,667.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Lawrence ($12,576 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 14.9% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($10,030 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 347.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($40,089 vs. $8,950)
Lawrence vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Lawrence vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $15,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $45,600)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,350)
- Purdue graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($222 vs. $282)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/