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Overview |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 82% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or UVM?
- St Lawrence University is 278.4% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at St Lawrence University than University of Vermont ($61,600.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than St Lawrence University ($21,849 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 19.8% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($13,354 vs. $15,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University as University of Vermont (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 129.8% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($44,093 vs. $19,189)
St Lawrence University vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than UVM (59.8%)
St Lawrence University vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or UVM? 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 UVM and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than University of Vermont (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,100)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/