St. Lawrence vs The University of the South
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
St. Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYCatholic life on campusThe University of the SouthSewanee, TNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, The University of the South has the lower price after aid: $10,485 a year, against $13,420 at St. Lawrence.
- Median debt is lower at The University of the South: $22,855, against $27,000 at St. Lawrence.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Canton, NY
Sewanee, TN
Setting
Town
Rural
Students
2,089
1,693
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
54%
57%
Average SAT
1371
1344
ACT middle 50%
30–33
27–31
Graduation rate
79%
80%
First-year retention
91%
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,651
$27,872
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,420
$10,485
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,008
$10,704
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,401
$17,746
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,263
$22,563
Net price, over $110,000 income
$37,450
$38,762
Median debt
$27,000
$22,855
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$67,258
$64,911
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.