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UB Binghamton University State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Cortland Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse| Sarah Lawrence College | SUNY at Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $217 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 758.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than SUNY at Albany ($60,700.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Sarah Lawrence ($17,714 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 7.6% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,598 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Sarah Lawrence College (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 195.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($33,957 vs. $11,485)
Sarah Lawrence vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than SUNY at Albany (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $11,700 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $7,565 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,065)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($139 vs. $217)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/