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Lafayette College Lehigh Villanova University of Richmond Colgate Denison Trinity College Skidmore College Penn State Vassar Fordham BC| Sarah Lawrence College | Bucknell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Bucknell than Sarah Lawrence College ($61,408.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Sarah Lawrence ($39,965 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 9.3% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,358 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Bucknell University (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($37,775 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $32,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/