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BU NYU Fordham Vassar Syracuse St Lawrence University Skidmore College Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Pratt Institute Babson| Emerson College | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 1,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $63,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $63,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $17,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $43,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $35,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 84% |
Admission |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 4,819 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 | Feb 20, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $139 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 1,743 students)
Emerson vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 16% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Emerson College ($63,128.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Emerson ($43,571 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 15.8% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,546 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Emerson College (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($35,677 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($139 vs. $242)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/