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Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Vassar St Lawrence University Villanova Skidmore College| Sarah Lawrence College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Providence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Providence College ($60,700.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Providence ($42,781 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 1.5% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,540 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Providence College (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,957 vs. $30,971)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Providence? 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 Providence and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $23,900 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/