Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute vs Sarah Lawrence College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Research-focused engineering university in Troy, New York with very high research spending and strong STEM programs.

Liberal arts college in suburban New York with small enrollment and selective admissions focused on humanities and general studies.

Comparison chart between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Sarah Lawrence College raw data
Metric	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Sarah Lawrence College
Acceptance Rate	58.4%	58.9%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	34	33
Annual In-State Tuition	$62,500	$66,292
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$62,500	$66,292
Endowment (End of Year)	$1,000,295,000	$148,109,145
Room and Board	$18,120	$18,426
SAT Math 75th Percentile	770	710
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	730	730
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$80,620	$84,718
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$80,620	$84,718
Total Student Enrollment	7,024	1,743