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Overview |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 4% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or SUNY Cortland?
- St Lawrence University is 771.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.8% higher at St Lawrence University than SUNY College at Cortland ($61,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than St Lawrence University ($18,304 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 17.4% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($13,620 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than SUNY College at Cortland (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 370.6% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($44,093 vs. $9,369)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $5,800 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/