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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,743 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #127 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,128 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,128 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,546 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,571 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,677 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,819 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,840 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1440 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $230 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 1,743 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or UVM?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 287.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,128.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Vermont ($63,128.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Sarah Lawrence ($22,062 vs. $43,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 31.4% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($13,354 vs. $17,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 86.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($35,677 vs. $19,093)
Sarah Lawrence vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Sarah Lawrence (58.9%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or UVM? 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 UVM and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at UVM is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $9,400 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $8,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,300)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($139 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/