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Lewis and Clark Reed Gonzaga Vassar Fordham St Lawrence University UW-Seattle Oxy Skidmore College Whitworth University St Olaf Oberlin| Sarah Lawrence College | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Bronxville, NY | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,696 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slc.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,700 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,781 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,957 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,186 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,587 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1450 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $180 |
Diversity |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Sarah Lawrence | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,493 students)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sarah Lawrence or Whitman College?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Whitman College ($60,700.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitman College than Sarah Lawrence ($39,935 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 18% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($14,220 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Sarah Lawrence College (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 6% larger than aid received Whitman College ($33,957 vs. $32,047)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sarah Lawrence or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Sarah Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Sarah Lawrence vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sarah Lawrence or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Sarah Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $17,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($139 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/