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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $167 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Old Westbury is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (4,270 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 758.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.5% higher at Sarah Lawrence than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($60,700.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Sarah Lawrence ($12,329 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 45.5% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($11,530 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than SUNY College at Old Westbury (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 215.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($33,957 vs. $10,768)
Sarah Lawrence vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (70% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $2,500 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $2,746 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($13,500 vs. $16,246)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates. ($139 vs. $167)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/