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Overview |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
AU | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 55% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- American University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,175 students)
AU vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at St Lawrence University than American University ($61,600.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than AU ($33,283 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 1.8% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,706 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 62.5% larger than aid received American University ($44,093 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $11,700 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $53,100)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/