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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Sarah Lawrence College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 33% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $216 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or JMU?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 690% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at Sarah Lawrence than James Madison University ($60,700.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Sarah Lawrence ($18,274 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 39.4% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($12,040 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than James Madison University (87% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 236.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($33,957 vs. $10,081)
Sarah Lawrence vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or JMU? 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 JMU and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $7,399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $20,899)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($139 vs. $216)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/