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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse Vassar NYU| George Washington University | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 87% |
Admission |
George Washington | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $139 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 76% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,696 students)
George Washington vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Sarah Lawrence?
- George Washington University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at George Washington than Sarah Lawrence College ($62,110.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than Sarah Lawrence ($42,723 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 6.7% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,720 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than George Washington University (87% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($35,257 vs. $33,957)
George Washington vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $36,400 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $11,462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,962)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($139 vs. $258)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/