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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 42% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | Westminster | ||
| 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 Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,280 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Westminster?
- St Lawrence University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at St Lawrence University than Westminster College ($61,600.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than St Lawrence University ($27,068 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 45.1% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($11,024 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 58.7% larger than aid received Westminster College ($44,093 vs. $27,787)
St Lawrence University vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or Westminster? 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 Westminster and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Westminster College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $800 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $53,100)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/