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Overview |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 98% |
Admission |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1240/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $279 |
Diversity |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 55% | ||
Campus |
MIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 2,175 students)
MIT vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 7% more expensive to attend than MIT for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at St Lawrence University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($61,600.00 vs. $57,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than St Lawrence University ($20,232 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 17.5% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($15,995 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 3.4% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($45,591 vs. $44,093)
MIT vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT 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 MIT .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than St Lawrence University (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $89,000 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $53,100)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/