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Overview |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 39% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or USciences?
- St Lawrence University is 138.8% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at St Lawrence University than University of the Sciences ($61,600.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 10% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,995 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than University of the Sciences (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($44,093 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
St Lawrence University vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or USciences? 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 USciences and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than University of the Sciences (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $38,000 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $53,100)
- University of the Sciences and St Lawrence University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and St Lawrence University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/