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Princeton Georgetown Penn NYU Johns Hopkins Duke Colgate UChicago Northwestern Yale Dartmouth WUSTL| Cornell University | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,264 | 2,089 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,204 | $63,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,204 | $63,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,554 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,455 | $36,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,741 | $43,490 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,635 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,358 | 3,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 1255/1410 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Cornell | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | 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
- Cornell University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 2,089 students)
Cornell vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or St Lawrence University?
- Cornell University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than St Lawrence University for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $63,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Cornell than St Lawrence University ($65,204.00 vs. $63,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than St Lawrence University ($26,455 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 12.6% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,480 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Cornell University (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 30.5% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($56,741 vs. $43,490)
Cornell vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell 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 Cornell .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Cornell vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than St Lawrence University (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $45,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $53,100)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/