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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,743 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,128 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,128 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,546 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,571 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,677 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,819 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,840 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1440 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 1,743 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Union College?
- Union College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $63,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Union College than Sarah Lawrence College ($66,105.00 vs. $63,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Sarah Lawrence ($42,884 vs. $43,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 7.1% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($16,389 vs. $17,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Sarah Lawrence College (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($38,751 vs. $35,677)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than Union College (43.8%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Union College? 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 Union College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $30,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/