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Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Emerson UVM BU Bryn Mawr Trinity College Connecticut College Barnard Castleton State College| Sarah Lawrence College | Saint Michael's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $289 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,399 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Saint Michael's College?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Saint Michael's College ($60,700.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Sarah Lawrence ($27,700 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 11.9% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($14,995 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($37,162 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $28,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($139 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/