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Marquette University Liberty University BLC Carthage Emory and Henry College MLC Longwood University Carroll University Mason Hollins College Lewis University William & Mary| Sweet Briar College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
| Location | Sweet Briar, VA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,620 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,620 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,408 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,254 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,204 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1360 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Sweet Briar College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 460 students)
Sweet Briar College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sweet Briar College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at WLC than Sweet Briar College ($33,210.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Sweet Briar College ($22,682 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 25.2% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($11,380 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 88.7% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($23,128 vs. $12,254)
Sweet Briar College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sweet Briar College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Sweet Briar College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 3 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Sweet Briar College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sweet Briar College or WLC? 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 WLC and Sweet Briar College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,700)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/