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Overview |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,089 students vs. 1,436 students)
St Lawrence University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or BC?
- St Lawrence University is 57.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at St Lawrence University than Bridgewater College ($63,450.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than St Lawrence University ($19,660 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 14.7% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($14,370 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($43,490 vs. $36,350)
St Lawrence University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or BC? 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 BC and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Bridgewater College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $10,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and St Lawrence University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and St Lawrence University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC 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/