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UT Dallas St Olaf Baylor Oberlin Beloit College Macalester College Austin College Denison SU IWU Whitman College Kenyon| University of Dallas | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $282 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 1,426 students)
University of Dallas vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Lawrence than University of Dallas ($53,667.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than University of Dallas ($26,368 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,520 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($40,089 vs. $36,231)
University of Dallas vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or University of Dallas .
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
University of Dallas vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of Dallas (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,350)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($248 vs. $282)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/