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Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Emerson BU Bryn Mawr Trinity College Connecticut College Barnard NYU Oxy| Sarah Lawrence College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,743 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,128 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,128 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,546 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,571 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,677 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 7% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,819 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 2,840 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1440 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $67 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,743 students vs. 961 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or USMMA?
- Sarah Lawrence College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Sarah Lawrence than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($63,128.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Sarah Lawrence ($5,173 vs. $43,571)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (84% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 715.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($35,677 vs. $4,374)
Sarah Lawrence vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (58.9%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Sarah Lawrence.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $48,300 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $44,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($6,500 vs. $13,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Sarah Lawrence graduates. ($67 vs. $139)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/