Troy, NY · Bronxville, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Sarah Lawrence College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 58.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $61,884 | $63,678 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $61,884 | $63,678 |
| Average Net Price | $22,338 | $27,747 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.0% | 70.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accepts 58.4% of applicants; Sarah Lawrence College accepts 58.9%. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's tuition is $61,884. Sarah Lawrence College's is $63,678. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is cheaper. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates 83% of students in 6 years. Sarah Lawrence College graduates 70%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It accepts 58.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has lower published tuition: $61,884 versus $63,678. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: 83% of students finish in 6 years. Sarah Lawrence College is at 70%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.