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Overview |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 67,398 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $282 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 1,410 students)
Illinois vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 333.8% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $12,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at Lawrence than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($55,149.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Lawrence ($14,297 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,838 vs. $13,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 130.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($40,431 vs. $17,524)
Illinois vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Illinois .
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Illinois vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Lawrence University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $20,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,350)
- Illinois graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($211 vs. $282)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/