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Fairfield University Holy Cross Hobart William Smith Colleges Clarkson Fordham Bentley BC Union College URI Skidmore College UConn Syracuse| St Lawrence University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 90% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Providence?
- St Lawrence University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Providence College ($61,600.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Providence ($33,283 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 3.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,995 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Providence College ($44,093 vs. $30,971)
St Lawrence University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Providence (3.47)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
St Lawrence University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Providence? 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 Providence and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than St Lawrence University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,900 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,100)
- Providence College and St Lawrence University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College 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 Providence students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/