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CU Boulder CU Denver Hobart William Smith Colleges Clarkson Union College Skidmore College Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Sarah Lawrence Syracuse AU USD| University of Denver | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 55% | ||
Campus |
DU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 2,175 students)
DU vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than DU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at St Lawrence University than University of Denver ($61,600.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than DU ($33,283 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 3.4% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,470 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than St Lawrence University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of Denver ($44,093 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or DU .
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
DU vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU or St Lawrence University? 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 St Lawrence University and DU.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than University of Denver (80% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $10,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $53,100)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/