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Overview |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $139 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 1,696 students)
Ithaca College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Ithaca College ($60,700.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Sarah Lawrence ($35,858 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 5.3% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,934 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,957 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Ithaca College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,750)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($139 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/