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Overview |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Earlham for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at St Lawrence University than Earlham College ($61,600.00 vs. $49,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than St Lawrence University ($25,746 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 28.5% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($12,448 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Earlham College ($44,093 vs. $37,303)
Earlham vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham 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 Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Earlham vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Earlham College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/