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Binghamton University UB Rutgers Baruch UConn Hofstra Hunter Adelphi University NYU University at Albany- SUNY UMass Fordham| Sarah Lawrence College | Stony Brook University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 82% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $196 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 758.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Stony Brook University ($60,700.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Sarah Lawrence ($17,213 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 2.3% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,408 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Stony Brook University (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 193.1% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($33,957 vs. $11,584)
Sarah Lawrence vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than Stony Brook University (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($139 vs. $196)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/