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Overview |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,667 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,667 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,520 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,368 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,089 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,943 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 2,127 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $208 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lawrence University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 630 students)
Lawrence vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Lawrence University is 319% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 319% higher at Lawrence than University of Minnesota Rochester ($53,667.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Lawrence ($12,613 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,520 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 238.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($40,089 vs. $11,833)
Lawrence vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Lawrence .
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Lawrence vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Lawrence.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $12,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $7,165 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,350)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($208 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/