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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 8% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Austin College | ||
| 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,182 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Austin College?
- St Lawrence University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Austin College ($61,600.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than St Lawrence University ($24,739 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 23.4% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($12,958 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Austin College ($44,093 vs. $33,033)
St Lawrence University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
St Lawrence University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Austin College? 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 Austin College and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Austin College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $1,500 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,100)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/