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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pittsburgh Bradford is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,074 students vs. 460 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Sweet Briar College ($25,534.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Sweet Briar College ($16,505 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 37.9% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($10,332 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Sweet Briar College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 9.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($13,470 vs. $12,254)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 120 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $16,300 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/