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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Sarah Lawrence College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Syracuse?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Syracuse University ($60,700.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Syracuse ($42,781 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 2.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,780 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Syracuse University (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($34,737 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/