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Overview |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,426 students)
Saint John's vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Saint John's for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Lawrence than Saint Johns University ($53,667.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Saint John's ($26,368 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 3.2% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,520 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Saint Johns University ($40,089 vs. $37,533)
Saint John's vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Saint John's .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Saint John's vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Lawrence University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $45,600)
- Saint Johns University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Saint John's graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Saint John's 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/