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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 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 St Thomas | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 St Thomas is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 1,426 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Lawrence than University of St Thomas ($53,667.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than University of St Thomas ($26,368 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,520 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 24.2% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($40,089 vs. $32,284)
University of St Thomas vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or University of St Thomas .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
University of St Thomas vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of St Thomas (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $16,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,600)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/