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Overview |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $167 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 1% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- St Lawrence University is 771.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.8% higher at St Lawrence University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($61,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than St Lawrence University ($12,329 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 38.7% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($11,530 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 309.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($44,093 vs. $10,768)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
St Lawrence University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (80% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $10,754 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($167 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/