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Overview |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $282 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
UChicago | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | 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
- University of Chicago is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 1,426 students)
UChicago vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Lawrence?
- University of Chicago is 14% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at UChicago than Lawrence University ($61,179.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than UChicago ($26,368 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 59.7% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($11,520 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 20.8% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($48,422 vs. $40,089)
UChicago vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or UChicago .
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Lawrence University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $52,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,350)
- UChicago graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($149 vs. $282)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/