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William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill JMU Virginia Tech Michigan University of Richmond Georgetown Washington and Lee UCLA Mason UT Austin Maryland| Sarah Lawrence College | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 34% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $201 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 1,696 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or UVA?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 257.5% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Virginia Main Campus ($60,700.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Sarah Lawrence ($19,469 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 30.2% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($12,890 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than University of Virginia Main Campus (87% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 26.6% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($33,957 vs. $26,818)
Sarah Lawrence vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than UVA (18.7%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or UVA? 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 UVA and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (94% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $33,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UVA graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UVA graduates. ($139 vs. $201)
- More UVA 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/