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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 49% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 460 students)
George Washington vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Sweet Briar College?
- George Washington University is 174.6% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at George Washington than Sweet Briar College ($62,110.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than George Washington ($28,408 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 10.3% lower than costs at George Washington University ($14,250 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than George Washington University (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 187.7% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($35,257 vs. $12,254)
George Washington vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 196 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Sweet Briar College (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $38,800 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $41,700)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/