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NYU Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Bentley George Washington BC Providence Holy Cross Babson| Fordham University | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 1,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #127 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $63,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $63,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $17,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $43,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $35,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 4,819 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $139 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Fordham | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 1,743 students)
Fordham vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Fordham University ($63,128.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Fordham ($43,571 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 31.5% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,546 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Sarah Lawrence College (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Fordham University ($35,677 vs. $33,278)
Fordham vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Fordham vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($139 vs. $268)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/