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Penn State Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University WCU| Sarah Lawrence College | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $271 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Drexel?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Drexel University ($60,700.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Sarah Lawrence ($39,267 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 1.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,780 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 0.3% larger than aid received Drexel University ($33,957 vs. $33,861)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Drexel University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $33,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,243)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($139 vs. $271)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/