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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 55% | ||
Campus |
BC | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- Boston College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,175 students)
BC vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or St Lawrence University?
- Boston College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than St Lawrence University for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at BC than St Lawrence University ($62,950.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than St Lawrence University ($30,559 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 0.8% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,995 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Boston College (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 13.4% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($49,992 vs. $44,093)
BC vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than St Lawrence University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $37,800 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $53,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/