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TCU Baylor UT Austin UT Dallas Texas A&M Tulane Rice Trinity SCU St Olaf Pepperdine UNT| Southern Methodist University | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,053 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,012 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,012 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,094 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,344 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,150 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,439 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $282 |
Diversity |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SMU | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SMU | 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
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 1,426 students)
SMU vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMU or Lawrence?
- Southern Methodist University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at SMU than Lawrence University ($55,012.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than SMU ($26,368 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 54.1% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($11,520 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Southern Methodist University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($40,089 vs. $35,344)
SMU vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMU or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or SMU .
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than SMU (52.3%)
SMU vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMU 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 SMU.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Southern Methodist University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $45,600)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,350)
- SMU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($222 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/