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Overview |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 98% |
Admission |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 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 | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $279 |
Diversity |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,175 students)
Princeton vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at St Lawrence University than Princeton University ($61,600.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than St Lawrence University ($18,698 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 16.5% lower than costs at Princeton University ($15,995 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Princeton University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 35.6% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($59,792 vs. $44,093)
Princeton vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton 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 Princeton .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than St Lawrence University (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $60,800 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $53,100)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/