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Canton, NY · New York, NY
| St Lawrence University | Yeshiva University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,651/yr | $49,965/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,420/yr | $24,103/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $18,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,008/yr | $25,462/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,401/yr | $28,207/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,263/yr | $41,944/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $37,450/yr | $69,618/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $193/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,000/yr | $15,750/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $6,750/yr | $14,750/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $750/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $900/yr | $5,400/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $82,000/yr | $70,892/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,900/yr | $51,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $65,900/yr | $51,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 13% |
| Students taking federal loans | 54% | 16% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 54% | 56% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1255–1420 | 1340–1510 |
| SAT average | 1371 | 1426 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–33 | 29–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 30–34 · Math 26–32 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,367 | 1,713 |
| Students accepted | 3,138 | 1,092 |
| Students who enrolled | 545 | 646 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 59% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 19% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 19% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 79% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,258/yr | $71,353/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,778–$102,313 | $41,386–$111,701 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 83% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 76% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 72% | 100% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,037/yr | $60,252/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 81% |
| Pell students who graduate | 78% | 82% |
| First-gen students who finish | 75% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 76% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | 14% | 9.3% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,917/yr | $66,267/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Psychology 12% | Philosophy & Religious Studies 49% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees | Philosophy & Religious Studies — 49% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Mathematics & Statistics — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $72,849/yr | Law — $76,957/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,918 | 2,852 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 42 | 4,035 |
| Average professor pay | $10,401/mo | $13,637/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $84,830 | $63,623 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (large) |
| Location | Canton, NY | New York, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1856 | 1886 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 11% | 6.8% |
| Men | 48% | 54% |
| Women | 53% | 46% |
| White students | 76% | 61% |
| Black students | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 28% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 13% | 14% |
| Part-time students | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,642/yr | $18,550/yr |
| Endowment | $416.8M | $501.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,362 | 1,645 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,875/yr | $10,750/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,605/yr | $4,800/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 35 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 782 | 227 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.9M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $12.9M | $1.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.9M | $1.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $269,863 | $3,766 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.