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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $274 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 887 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 97.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Dakota Wesleyan University ($60,700.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Sarah Lawrence ($19,825 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 125.2% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($7,450 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 61% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($33,957 vs. $21,097)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Sarah Lawrence College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,200)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,533)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($139 vs. $274)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/