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Overview |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UMass | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,175 students)
UMass vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 280.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.7% higher at St Lawrence University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($61,600.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than St Lawrence University ($22,291 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 13.3% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($14,123 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 257% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($44,093 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
UMass vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $2,100 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $53,100)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/