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Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Emerson BU Bryn Mawr Trinity College Connecticut College Barnard NYU Oxy| Sarah Lawrence College | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1240/1440 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $230 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Soka University of America | ||
| 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 455 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Soka University of America?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 82.7% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Soka University of America ($60,700.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Sarah Lawrence ($17,928 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 25% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($13,422 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 0.7% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($34,200 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (87% vs. 70%)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $8,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,288)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($139 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/