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Overview |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,175 students)
Northeastern vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at St Lawrence University than Northeastern University ($61,600.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Northeastern ($33,283 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 15.2% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,995 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($44,093 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern 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 Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Northeastern University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $16,400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- St Lawrence University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/