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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Tufts Vassar BC Bowdoin College Bates Fordham Williams St Lawrence University Northeastern| Colby College | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 87% |
Admission |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $139 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Colby College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | 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
- Colby College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,696 students)
Colby College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Colby College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Colby College than Sarah Lawrence College ($60,840.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Sarah Lawrence ($16,951 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 2.8% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,330 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Colby College (87% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 81.7% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($61,714 vs. $33,957)
Colby College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Colby College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $29,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $5,845 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,345)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($139 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/