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Overview |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1260/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $139 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 76% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 1,696 students)
City College of New York vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 775.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.9% higher at Sarah Lawrence than CUNY City College ($60,700.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Sarah Lawrence ($5,181 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 1.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,780 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 245.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($33,957 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
City College of New York vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than CUNY City College (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,100)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($11,400 vs. $13,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($117 vs. $139)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/