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Overview |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 460 students)
Capital University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Sweet Briar College?
- Capital University is 76.4% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.4% higher at Capital University than Sweet Briar College ($39,900.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Sweet Briar College ($24,439 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 15.8% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,308 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Sweet Briar College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($28,469 vs. $12,254)
Capital University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 35 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Capital University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Capital University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/