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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Longwood University| Sarah Lawrence College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 66% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or CNU?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 547.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.4% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Christopher Newport University ($60,700.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Sarah Lawrence ($23,287 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 39.9% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($11,990 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Christopher Newport University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 323.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,957 vs. $8,022)
Sarah Lawrence vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or CNU? 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 CNU and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Christopher Newport University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/