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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Penn State?
- St Lawrence University is 235.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at St Lawrence University than Penn State Main Campus ($61,600.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than St Lawrence University ($26,747 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 25.5% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($12,744 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 338% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($44,093 vs. $10,066)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or St Lawrence University .
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than St Lawrence University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,100)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/