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Overview |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 1,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $63,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $63,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $43,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $35,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 4,819 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $139 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 76% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 1,743 students)
ECSU vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 847.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 531.5% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Eastern Connecticut State University ($63,128.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Sarah Lawrence ($21,205 vs. $43,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.7% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($17,258 vs. $17,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Sarah Lawrence College (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 261.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,677 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Sarah Lawrence (58.9%)
ECSU vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($139 vs. $237)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/