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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Longwood University | 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 460 students)
Longwood University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 158.4% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Sweet Briar College than Longwood University ($22,620.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Sweet Briar College ($21,772 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 0.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($14,250 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Longwood University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($12,254 vs. $10,332)
Longwood University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood 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 Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 113 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Longwood University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood 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 Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Longwood University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,700)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/