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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 2,089 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Furman?
- St Lawrence University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at St Lawrence University than Furman University ($63,450.00 vs. $57,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than St Lawrence University ($32,901 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 3.9% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,868 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Furman University ($43,490 vs. $40,954)
St Lawrence University vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Furman (52.6%)
St Lawrence University vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Furman? 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 Furman and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than St Lawrence University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $1,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,100)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/