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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State St Olaf| University of Iowa | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $282 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 1,426 students)
Iowa vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 516.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Lawrence than University of Iowa ($53,667.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Lawrence ($19,587 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 0.4% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,476 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 302.5% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($40,089 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Iowa .
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Iowa vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of Iowa (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $14,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,350)
- Iowa graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($223 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/