Sarah Lawrence vs The University of the South
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYCatholic life on campusThe University of the SouthSewanee, TNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of the South has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 71% at Sarah Lawrence.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, The University of the South has the lower price after aid: $17,746 a year, against $40,869 at Sarah Lawrence.
- The average price after aid is lower at The University of the South: $27,872 a year, against $41,437 at Sarah Lawrence.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at The University of the South: $64,911, against $53,603 at Sarah Lawrence.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Bronxville, NY
Sewanee, TN
Setting
Suburb
Rural
Students
1,743
1,693
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
62%
57%
Average SAT
1366
1344
ACT middle 50%
28–31
27–31
Graduation rate
71%
80%
First-year retention
87%
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$41,437
$27,872
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$29,876
$10,485
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$29,810
$10,704
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$40,869
$17,746
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$35,340
$22,563
Net price, over $110,000 income
$47,810
$38,762
Median debt
$27,000
$22,855
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,603
$64,911
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.