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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse Vassar Fordham Skidmore College UB Binghamton University Union College Emerson UVM| Clarkson University | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Clarkson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Sarah 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
- Clarkson University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,696 students)
Clarkson vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Clarkson University ($60,700.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Sarah Lawrence ($32,450 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 0.2% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,744 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($41,285 vs. $33,957)
Clarkson vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Clarkson .
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Clarkson vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson 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/