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Overview |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $139 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,696 students)
Northeastern vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Northeastern University ($60,700.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Sarah Lawrence ($35,827 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 9.8% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,780 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Northeastern University (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($42,331 vs. $33,957)
Northeastern vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $14,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,875)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($139 vs. $288)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/