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City College of New York John Jay Vassar Fordham City Tech St Lawrence University Queens College Skidmore College Brooklyn College Mercy York Emerson| CUNY Lehman College | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 1,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $43,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $35,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 84% |
Admission |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 4,819 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1270/1440 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $139 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Lehman College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 1,743 students)
Lehman vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 810.9% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.2% higher at Sarah Lawrence than CUNY Lehman College ($63,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Sarah Lawrence ($4,076 vs. $43,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 24.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,546 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Sarah Lawrence College (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 280% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($35,677 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman 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 Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than CUNY Lehman College (70% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,100)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($10,200 vs. $13,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($105 vs. $139)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/