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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Vassar Fordham Austin College St Lawrence University SU| Sarah Lawrence College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $263 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Trinity?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Trinity University ($60,700.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Sarah Lawrence ($30,038 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 18.7% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($14,134 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Sarah Lawrence College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 1% larger than aid received Trinity University ($33,957 vs. $33,614)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($139 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/