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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 21% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Penn State Abington?
- St Lawrence University is 319.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.5% higher at St Lawrence University than Penn State Abington ($61,600.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than St Lawrence University ($20,460 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 49.6% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($10,694 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Penn State Abington (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 359.8% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($44,093 vs. $9,589)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Penn State Abington (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $2,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,100)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington 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 Abington 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/