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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 87% |
Admission |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $139 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,696 students)
Colgate vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Sarah Lawrence?
- Colgate University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Colgate than Sarah Lawrence College ($63,904.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Sarah Lawrence ($27,074 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 4.2% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,106 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Colgate University (87% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 60.9% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($54,647 vs. $33,957)
Colgate vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (92% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Colgate graduates. ($13,500 vs. $16,125)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Colgate graduates. ($139 vs. $166)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/