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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $278 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Pitt?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 207.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($60,700.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Sarah Lawrence ($24,286 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 35.8% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($12,360 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 211% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($33,957 vs. $10,919)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $13,900 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,909)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($139 vs. $278)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/