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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $227 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Gettysburg 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Gettysburg College than Sarah Lawrence College ($61,760.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Sarah Lawrence ($33,882 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 12.4% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($14,930 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Sarah Lawrence College (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 27.3% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($43,239 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($139 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/