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St Olaf Oberlin Beloit College Macalester College Denison IWU Whitman College Kenyon Wisconsin Lewis and Clark Carroll University Loras College| Lawrence University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,149 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,149 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,838 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,393 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,431 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,489 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 2,199 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1066/1220 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | SNC | ||
| 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
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,410 students)
Lawrence vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or SNC?
- Lawrence University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than SNC for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $43,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Lawrence than Saint Norbert College ($55,149.00 vs. $43,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Lawrence ($27,236 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 7.3% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,838 vs. $12,698)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($40,431 vs. $28,988)
Lawrence vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lawrence (63%)
Lawrence vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or SNC? 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 SNC and Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Saint Norbert College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $45,600)
- Saint Norbert College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- SNC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/