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Maryland Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University George Washington Skidmore College UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason| Howard University | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Howard | 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
- Howard University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,696 students)
Howard vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 98.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Howard University ($60,700.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Sarah Lawrence ($28,279 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 5.7% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,880 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Sarah Lawrence College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 69.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,957 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Howard vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Howard University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/