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UChicago Notre Dame Duke Vanderbilt WUSTL Johns Hopkins Cornell Georgetown Michigan Stanford Loyola Penn| Northwestern University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $282 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,426 students)
Northwestern vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Lawrence?
- Northwestern University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Northwestern than Lawrence University ($62,391.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Lawrence ($22,095 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 68.8% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,520 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($61,716 vs. $40,089)
Northwestern vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Northwestern .
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Lawrence University (94% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $44,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $45,600)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,972 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,350)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($200 vs. $282)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/