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Liberty University Emory and Henry College Longwood University Mason Cottey College Hollins College Randolph William & Mary VCU| Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stephens College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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
- Stephens College is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (590 students vs. 460 students)
Stephens College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Sweet Briar College?
- Stephens College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Stephens College than Sweet Briar College ($24,586.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than Sweet Briar College ($26,372 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 24% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($11,488 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Sweet Briar College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($15,518 vs. $12,254)
Stephens College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College 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 Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 62 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Stephens College (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sweet Briar College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Sweet Briar College and Stephens College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Stephens College 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 Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/