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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (4,651 students vs. 2,089 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- St Lawrence University is 312.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143% higher at St Lawrence University than Penn State Harrisburg ($63,450.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than St Lawrence University ($22,406 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 3.8% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,870 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 416.4% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($43,490 vs. $8,421)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $2,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,100)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/