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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Sarah Lawrence College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 62% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $201 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Binghamton University?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 758.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University 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 Binghamton ($60,700.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Sarah Lawrence ($19,535 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 4.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,780 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 200.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($33,957 vs. $11,305)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $20,400 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $6,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,535)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($139 vs. $201)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/