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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College St Olaf Austin College SU TCU Tulane| Trinity University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,692 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinity.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,648 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,648 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,134 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,038 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,614 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,463 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,497 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 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 |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $282 |
Diversity |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Trinity | 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,426 students)
Trinity vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Lawrence than Trinity University ($53,667.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Trinity ($26,368 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 22.7% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,520 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Trinity University ($40,089 vs. $33,614)
Trinity vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Trinity .
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Trinity vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Lawrence University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $45,600)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,350)
- Trinity graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($263 vs. $282)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/