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Overview |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $282 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Lawrence?
- Scripps College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Scripps College than Lawrence University ($60,494.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Scripps College ($26,368 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 72% lower than costs at Scripps College ($11,520 vs. $19,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 89.6% larger than aid received Scripps College ($40,089 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Lawrence University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $45,600)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $13,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,350)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($144 vs. $282)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/