I wouldn’t say Lawrenceville falls outside either category, but I do agree that the day student numbers have an impact; from what I’ve heard, repeating is virtually unknown at Peddie or George School (60% and 50% boarding, respectively).
That could be it; I’m class of 2023, so we entered before Covid was a thing at all. I think rates are fairly similar among c/o 2024 (given that they finished applications before the pandemic), but 2025 might be different (unfortunately, I don’t really know anyone in that grade…); I’ll see if I can take a look at some point, though.