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Overview |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $139 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Scripps College ($60,700.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Scripps College ($42,781 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 18.1% lower than costs at Scripps College ($16,780 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Scripps College ($33,957 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Scripps College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $14,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Scripps College graduates. ($139 vs. $144)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/