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Overview |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 464 students)
Allegheny College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Sweet Briar College?
- Allegheny College is 128.8% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.8% higher at Allegheny College than Sweet Briar College ($54,300.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Allegheny College ($25,598 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 6.7% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($13,796 vs. $14,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 168.8% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($42,682 vs. $15,880)
Allegheny College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Sweet Briar College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Sweet Briar College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/