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Overview |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 460 students)
Oberlin vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Sweet Briar College?
- Oberlin College is 170.1% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.1% higher at Oberlin than Sweet Briar College ($61,106.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Oberlin ($28,408 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 29.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,250 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Sweet Briar College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 185.9% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($35,040 vs. $12,254)
Oberlin vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin 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 Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 259 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Sweet Briar College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,700)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin 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/