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RIT Stevens Binghamton University Northeastern Hobart William Smith Colleges Clarkson U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,024 | 2,089 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rpi.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,360 | $63,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,360 | $63,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,530 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,940 | $36,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,994 | $43,490 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,283 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 9,517 | 3,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1500 | 1255/1410 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
RPI | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 56% | ||
Campus |
RPI | 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (7,024 students vs. 2,089 students)
RPI vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RPI or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $60,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($63,450.00 vs. $60,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than St Lawrence University ($35,940 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 6.4% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($16,480 vs. $17,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 1.2% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($43,994 vs. $43,490)
RPI vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RPI 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 RPI .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than RPI (58.4%)
RPI vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RPI 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 RPI.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than St Lawrence University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- St Lawrence University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More RPI 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/