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Vassar Fordham SPU St Lawrence University Skidmore College Emerson UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University BU Bryn Mawr Trinity College| Sarah Lawrence College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $266 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or PLU?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Pacific Lutheran University ($60,700.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Sarah Lawrence ($24,825 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 41.9% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($11,826 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Sarah Lawrence College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($36,435 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or PLU? 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 PLU and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,800)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($139 vs. $266)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/