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Overview |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,089 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $63,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $63,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $36,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $43,490 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 3,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
EC | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 56% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,089 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 75.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at St Lawrence University than Elmira College ($63,450.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than St Lawrence University ($24,551 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 17.8% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($13,990 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Elmira College ($43,490 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
EC vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Elmira College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $7,100 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $46,000)
- St Lawrence University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and EC 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 EC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/