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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Shenandoah University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1020/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 49% | ||
Campus |
SU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 460 students)
SU vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Sweet Briar College?
- Shenandoah University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at SU than Sweet Briar College ($33,790.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Sweet Briar College ($26,143 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 26.9% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($11,230 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($23,467 vs. $12,254)
SU vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU 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 SU .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 93 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
SU vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Shenandoah University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,700)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/