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Overview |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- St Lawrence University is 771.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.5% higher at St Lawrence University than Stony Brook University ($61,600.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than St Lawrence University ($17,213 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 2.6% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($15,995 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 280.6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($44,093 vs. $11,584)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Stony Brook University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $6,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/