Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lawrence's yield is 5 pts higher than College of Wooster's
Yield rate - 2
College of Wooster's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than Lawrence's
SAT midpoint - 3
College of Wooster admits 60% vs. 64% at Lawrence
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- LawrenceSelective
- College of WoosterSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LawrenceTest-optional
- College of WoosterTest-optional
How they read a record
Lawrence
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
College of Wooster
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Lawrence | College of Wooster |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Lawrence University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why