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Overview |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $282 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 1,426 students)
Michigan vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 227.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Michigan than Lawrence University ($55,002.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Lawrence ($19,318 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,520 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 165.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($40,089 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Michigan .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Lawrence University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $28,800 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $45,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $7,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,350)
- Michigan graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($207 vs. $282)
- More Michigan 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/