Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Sarah Lawrence's SAT midpoint is 30 points higher than DePauw's
SAT midpoint - 2
DePauw admits 57% vs. 66% at Sarah Lawrence
Acceptance rate - 3
DePauw's yield is 0 pts higher than Sarah Lawrence's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Sarah LawrenceSelective
- DePauwVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Sarah LawrenceTest-optional
- DePauwTest-optional
How they read a record
Sarah Lawrence
is very important; GPA is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 54% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
DePauw
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important. 69% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Sarah Lawrence | DePauw |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Important |
| Essay | Very important | Important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Sarah Lawrence College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Sarah Lawrence College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why