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Overview |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,533 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,864 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,864 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,636 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,357 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,206 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,703 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,602 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $282 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,533 students vs. 1,410 students)
St. Kate's vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Lawrence than St Catherine University ($55,149.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Lawrence ($22,357 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 1.7% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,636 vs. $11,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than St Catherine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 11.7% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($40,431 vs. $36,206)
St. Kate's vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or St. Kate's .
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Lawrence (63%)
St. Kate's vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than St Catherine University (77% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $45,600)
- Lawrence University students graduate with a $650 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,350 vs. $28,000)
- Lawrence graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($282 vs. $289)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/