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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 49% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 460 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Sweet Briar College?
- University of Mount Union is 47.7% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($33,400.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at University of Mount Union than Sweet Briar College ($33,400.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Sweet Briar College ($23,259 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 27.2% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($11,200 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 83.3% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($22,459 vs. $12,254)
University of Mount Union vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 20 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than University of Mount Union (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $6,500 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and University of Mount Union graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and University of Mount Union graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/