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Overview |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $139 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,696 students)
Wheaton College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Wheaton College ($60,700.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Sarah Lawrence ($29,961 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 43.5% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($11,690 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Sarah Lawrence College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 39.9% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($33,957 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Wheaton College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($139 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/