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UIC Hobart William Smith Colleges Clarkson Union College MSOE RIT Skidmore College Stevens Sarah Lawrence Loyola Purdue Syracuse| Illinois Institute of Technology | St Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 55% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 2,175 students)
IIT vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at St Lawrence University than Illinois Institute of Technology ($61,600.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than St Lawrence University ($28,702 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 2.7% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,570 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than St Lawrence University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Illinois Institute of Technology ($44,093 vs. $40,243)
IIT vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $26,200 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $53,100)
- St Lawrence University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Lawrence University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/