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Overview |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 |
Academics |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 68% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Lawrence | ||
| 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 based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Lawrence than St John's College ($53,667.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than St John's ($26,368 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 23.9% lower than costs at St John's College ($11,520 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 68.6% larger than aid received St John's College ($40,089 vs. $23,775)
St John's vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John'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 John's.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than St John's College (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $4,400 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,200)
- 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 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 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/