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Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College MIT Cooper Union Emerson Tufts HMC Northeastern BU Harvard| Sarah Lawrence College | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $152 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 386 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Olin College?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 6% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Olin College of Engineering ($60,700.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than Sarah Lawrence ($38,502 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 10.4% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($16,780 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 19.3% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($40,522 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (96% vs. 70%)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $1,210 lower median federal student loan debt than Olin College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $14,710)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Olin College graduates. ($139 vs. $152)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/