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Overview |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 87% |
Admission |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $139 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 76% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,696 students)
UMBC vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 570.3% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.1% higher at Sarah Lawrence than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,700.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Sarah Lawrence ($17,692 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 25.4% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($13,378 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Sarah Lawrence College (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 282% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,957 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
UMBC vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $15,400 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $7,697 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,197)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($139 vs. $219)
- More Sarah Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/