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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $282 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,426 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Lawrence University ($60,700.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Sarah Lawrence ($26,368 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 45.7% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($11,520 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($40,089 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or 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 Lawrence and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,350)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($139 vs. $282)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/