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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 55% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $250 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Lehigh | ||
| 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
- Lehigh University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Lehigh?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Lehigh University ($60,700.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Sarah Lawrence ($30,453 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 5.6% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,890 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Lehigh University (87% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($44,116 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Lehigh (37%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $45,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $10,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($13,500 vs. $24,256)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($139 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/