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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 46% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 67% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Penn?
- St Lawrence University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at St Lawrence University than University of Pennsylvania ($61,600.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than St Lawrence University ($26,123 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($15,995 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 29.7% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($57,175 vs. $44,093)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Penn (6.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Penn? 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 and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than St Lawrence University (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $70,500 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $53,100)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($20,633 vs. $27,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/