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Overview |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barnard College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,175 students)
Barnard vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at St Lawrence University than Barnard College ($61,600.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than St Lawrence University ($26,009 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 21.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,995 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Barnard College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 22.1% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($53,817 vs. $44,093)
Barnard vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or St Lawrence University? 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 St Lawrence University and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than St Lawrence University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $13,800 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $53,100)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/