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JMU VCU CNU Mason Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University Skidmore College Longwood University William & Mary UVA Emerson| Sarah Lawrence College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $222 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Mary Washington College?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 579.1% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Mary Washington ($60,700.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Sarah Lawrence ($21,863 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 38.8% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($12,090 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Sarah Lawrence College (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 275.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($33,957 vs. $9,046)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,400 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College 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/