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Overview |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $282 |
Diversity |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SCU | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SCU | 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
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,426 students)
SCU vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Lawrence?
- Santa Clara University is 6% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at SCU than Lawrence University ($56,880.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than SCU ($26,368 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 48.5% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($11,520 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 58.5% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($40,089 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or SCU .
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Lawrence University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $36,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $45,600)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,350)
- SCU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($222 vs. $282)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/