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PLU Evergreen UW-Seattle UWT Linfield Central Washington University Penn State Erie-Behrend College| La Roche College | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 925/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
LRC | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
LRC | Saint Martin's 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,609 students)
LRC vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 33% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Saint Martin's University than La Roche College ($41,660.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than LRC ($21,811 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 7.4% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($12,886 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than La Roche College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 56.1% larger than aid received La Roche College ($32,697 vs. $20,948)
LRC vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 108 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Saint Martin's University (95%)
LRC vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Saint Martin's University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $4,200 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,300)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/