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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,175 students)
Colgate vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or St Lawrence University?
- Colgate University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than St Lawrence University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Colgate than St Lawrence University ($63,904.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than St Lawrence University ($27,074 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 0.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,995 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Colgate University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 23.9% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($54,647 vs. $44,093)
Colgate vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate 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 Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than St Lawrence University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $22,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $53,100)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/