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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 57% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $218 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 Richmond is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or University of Richmond?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Richmond ($60,700.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Sarah Lawrence ($29,248 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 12.8% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($14,870 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than University of Richmond (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 36.6% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($46,385 vs. $33,957)
Sarah Lawrence vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (83% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $29,800 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $7,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,148)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($139 vs. $218)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/