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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $204 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Mason?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 519.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than George Mason University ($60,700.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Sarah Lawrence ($18,479 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 27.9% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($13,120 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than George Mason University (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 215.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($33,957 vs. $10,760)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Mason? 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 Mason and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than George Mason University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,750)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($139 vs. $204)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/