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JMU BC Liberty University Cabrini College Emory and Henry College Longwood University Mason Hollins College WSU Randolph William & Mary VCU| Eastern Mennonite University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1020/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EMU | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 49% | ||
Campus |
EMU | 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 460 students)
EMU vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Sweet Briar College?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at EMU than Sweet Briar College ($40,590.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Sweet Briar College ($23,783 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 16.4% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,240 vs. $14,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University as Sweet Briar College (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 148.6% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($30,460 vs. $12,254)
EMU vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU 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 EMU .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 89 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
EMU vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,700)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU 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/