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Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Emerson Ursinus College BU Bryn Mawr Trinity College Connecticut College Barnard LVC| Sarah Lawrence College | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Arcadia?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Arcadia University ($60,700.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Sarah Lawrence ($29,692 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 22.3% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($13,720 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Sarah Lawrence College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 9.8% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($33,957 vs. $30,934)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Arcadia University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/