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Overview |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 55% | ||
Campus |
BU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 2,175 students)
BU vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at St Lawrence University than Boston University ($61,600.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than St Lawrence University ($27,829 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 8.8% lower than costs at Boston University ($15,995 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Boston University (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 16.9% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($51,565 vs. $44,093)
BU vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than St Lawrence University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $18,900 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and BU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/