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Overview |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 18% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or St John's?
- St Lawrence University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at St Lawrence University than St John's University New York ($61,600.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than St Lawrence University ($26,052 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 17.5% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,995 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 35.1% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($44,093 vs. $32,626)
St Lawrence University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or St John's? 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 St John's and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than St John's University New York (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $8,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $53,100)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/