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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College Vassar Fordham UB St Lawrence University Skidmore College Adelphi University| CUNY Hunter College | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $139 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hunter | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | 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 Hunter College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 1,696 students)
Hunter vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 775.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.9% higher at Sarah Lawrence than CUNY Hunter College ($60,700.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Sarah Lawrence ($4,848 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 55.3% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($10,808 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 264.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($33,957 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than CUNY Hunter College (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,100)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($11,548 vs. $13,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($119 vs. $139)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/