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Overview |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Yale | St Lawrence University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 2,175 students)
Yale vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or St Lawrence University?
- Yale University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than St Lawrence University for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Yale than St Lawrence University ($62,250.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than St Lawrence University ($18,647 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 15.3% lower than costs at Yale University ($15,995 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Yale University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 44.1% larger than aid received St Lawrence University ($63,523 vs. $44,093)
Yale vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale 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 Yale .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than St Lawrence University (97% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $65,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $53,100)
- Yale University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/