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Overview |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 11% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 85% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Lawrence University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 943 students)
St Lawrence University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or USMMA?
- St Lawrence University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at St Lawrence University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($61,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than St Lawrence University ($4,891 vs. $33,283)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 882.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($44,093 vs. $4,489)
St Lawrence University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at USMMA (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than USMMA (27.3%)
St Lawrence University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and St Lawrence University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $39,300 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $53,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/