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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or USciences?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 135.3% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of the Sciences ($60,700.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 4.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,780 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than University of the Sciences (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($33,957 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USciences (3.63)
Sarah Lawrence vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or USciences? 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 USciences and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than University of the Sciences (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $47,000 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/