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Overview |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,667 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,667 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,520 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,368 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,089 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,943 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,127 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1460 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,426 students)
Lawrence vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or Wisconsin?
- Lawrence University is 478.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Lawrence than University of Wisconsin Madison ($53,667.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Lawrence ($13,376 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,520 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 258.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($40,089 vs. $11,171)
Lawrence vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Lawrence vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Lawrence University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $19,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $5,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,350)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($230 vs. $282)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/