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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 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 | 1300/1460 | 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 |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | 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
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 2,175 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at St Lawrence University than Loyola Marymount University ($61,600.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Loyola Marymount ($33,283 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 0.6% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($15,995 vs. $16,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 111% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($44,093 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Loyola Marymount University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $12,600 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $53,100)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $5,332 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($21,668 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/