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Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Emerson JMU BU Bryn Mawr Trinity College Connecticut College Barnard NYU| Sarah Lawrence College | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $242 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | EMU | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,334 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or EMU?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 49.5% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,700.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Sarah Lawrence ($23,783 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 37.1% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($12,240 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Sarah Lawrence College (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($33,957 vs. $30,460)
Sarah Lawrence vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or EMU? 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 EMU and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Sarah Lawrence College earn on average $200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,900)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,450)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($139 vs. $242)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/