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Overview |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 41% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 2,089 students)
St Lawrence University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or MSOE?
- St Lawrence University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at St Lawrence University than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($63,450.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than St Lawrence University ($26,122 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 31.2% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($12,562 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($43,490 vs. $34,412)
St Lawrence University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or MSOE? 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 MSOE and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $15,800 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $53,100)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and St Lawrence University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering 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 MSOE 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/