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Overview |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 460 students)
Austin College vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Sweet Briar College?
- Austin College is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Austin College than Sweet Briar College ($44,740.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Sweet Briar College ($24,739 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 10% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,958 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 169.6% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($33,033 vs. $12,254)
Austin College vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin 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 Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 67 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Austin College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Sweet Briar College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,700)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/