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Overview |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | 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
- Wingate University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 460 students)
Wingate University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Sweet Briar College?
- Wingate University is 80% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Wingate University than Sweet Briar College ($40,706.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Sweet Briar College ($18,823 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 36.4% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($10,444 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Sweet Briar College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 195.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($36,262 vs. $12,254)
Wingate University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University 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 Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 58 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Wingate University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Wingate University (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,700)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/