Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
St Olaf Oberlin Beloit College Macalester College Denison IWU Whitman College Kenyon Wisconsin Lewis and Clark Grinnell Kalamazoo College| The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,979 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | css.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,530 | $55,149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,530 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,380 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,913 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,853 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,608 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,508 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1310 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,154 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $282 |
Diversity |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
The College of Saint Scholastica | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Saint Scholastica is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,979 students vs. 1,410 students)
The College of Saint Scholastica vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The College of Saint Scholastica or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than The College of Saint Scholastica for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $39,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Lawrence than The College of Saint Scholastica ($55,149.00 vs. $39,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Saint Scholastica than Lawrence ($23,913 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Saint Scholastica are 4% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,380 vs. $11,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than The College of Saint Scholastica (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 40.1% larger than aid received The College of Saint Scholastica ($40,431 vs. $28,853)
The College of Saint Scholastica vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The College of Saint Scholastica or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or The College of Saint Scholastica .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at The College of Saint Scholastica (3.5)
- The College of Saint Scholastica has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lawrence (63%)
The College of Saint Scholastica vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The College of Saint Scholastica 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 The College of Saint Scholastica.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than The College of Saint Scholastica (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of Saint Scholastica earn on average $9,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $45,600)
- The College of Saint Scholastica students graduate with a $6,196 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,154 vs. $27,350)
- The College of Saint Scholastica graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($218 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The College of Saint Scholastica students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/