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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College Denison BU Vassar| Sarah Lawrence College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $268 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Lafayette 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Lafayette College?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Lafayette College ($60,700.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Sarah Lawrence ($37,186 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 3.3% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,780 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Sarah Lawrence College (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 35.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($33,957 vs. $24,981)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $36,900 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($139 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/