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Overview |
Lawrence | St John's College | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,149 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,149 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,838 | $15,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,393 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,431 | $24,726 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lawrence | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,489 | 463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,199 | 229 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Lawrence | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | St John's 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 447 students)
Lawrence vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or St John's College?
- Lawrence University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Lawrence than St John's College ($55,149.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than St John's College ($27,393 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 30.7% lower than costs at St John's College ($11,838 vs. $15,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than St John's College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 63.5% larger than aid received St John's College ($40,431 vs. $24,726)
Lawrence vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than St John's College (49.5%)
Lawrence vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or St John's 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 St John's College and Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than St John's College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $10,000 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $35,600)
- St John's College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- St John's College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/