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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,089 students vs. 954 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- St Lawrence University is 333.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at St Lawrence University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($63,450.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than St Lawrence University ($19,070 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 22.5% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($13,448 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 436.4% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($43,490 vs. $8,108)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $2,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,100)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/