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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,089 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,450 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,450 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,480 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,175 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,490 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 3,138 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1255/1410 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 46% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,089 students vs. 1,932 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Wagner College?
- St Lawrence University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($63,450.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at St Lawrence University than Wagner College ($63,450.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than St Lawrence University ($28,109 vs. $36,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 5.6% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,600 vs. $16,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Wagner College ($43,490 vs. $35,322)
St Lawrence University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than St Lawrence University (58.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Wagner College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $11,000 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $53,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/