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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University CofC Skidmore College UofSC University of Richmond| Sarah Lawrence College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $263 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Furman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Furman University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Furman?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Furman University ($60,700.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Sarah Lawrence ($33,370 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 10.8% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,148 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($36,384 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Furman? 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 Furman and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $11,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,443)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($139 vs. $263)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/