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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 82% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Champlain College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Champlain College?
- St Lawrence University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at St Lawrence University than Champlain College ($61,600.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Champlain College ($33,283 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 2.1% lower than costs at Champlain College ($15,995 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 66.4% larger than aid received Champlain College ($44,093 vs. $26,498)
St Lawrence University vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
St Lawrence University vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Champlain 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 Champlain College and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Champlain College (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $357 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,643 vs. $27,000)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/