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Overview |
USC | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,945 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usc.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,468 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,468 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,436 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,808 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,262 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
USC | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,062 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,304 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
USC | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,375 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $282 |
Diversity |
USC | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
USC | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
USC | 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
- University of Southern California is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 1,426 students)
USC vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC or Lawrence?
- University of Southern California is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at USC than Lawrence University ($63,468.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than USC ($26,368 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 51.4% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($11,520 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Southern California (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 12.9% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($45,262 vs. $40,089)
USC vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or USC .
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than USC (12%)
USC vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC 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 USC.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Lawrence University (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $39,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $4,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($22,375 vs. $27,350)
- USC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($231 vs. $282)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/