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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 65% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Denison?
- St Lawrence University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at St Lawrence University than Denison University ($61,600.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Denison ($33,283 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 11.1% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($14,400 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Denison University ($44,093 vs. $36,497)
St Lawrence University vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Denison (22%)
St Lawrence University vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Denison? 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 Denison and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Denison University (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $3,000 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison 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 Denison 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/