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Iowa ISU St Olaf Oberlin Beloit College Macalester College Denison IWU Whitman College Kenyon Wisconsin Lewis and Clark| University of Northern Iowa | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $282 |
Diversity |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,426 students)
UNI vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 561.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.6% higher at Lawrence than University of Northern Iowa ($53,667.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Lawrence ($15,782 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 23.3% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($9,343 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 525.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($40,089 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or UNI .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
UNI vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of Northern Iowa (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,600)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,350)
- UNI graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($213 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/