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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern Vassar Columbia Yale Harvard| New York University | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
NYU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 55% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 2,175 students)
NYU vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at St Lawrence University than New York University ($61,600.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than St Lawrence University ($29,499 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 26.7% lower than costs at New York University ($15,995 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than New York University (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 6.8% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($47,096 vs. $44,093)
NYU vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU 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 NYU .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than St Lawrence University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $22,900 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $53,100)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/