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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Ohio University Main Campus | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 460 students)
Ohio University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 69.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Ohio University than Sweet Briar College ($23,720.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Sweet Briar College ($20,207 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 15.5% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,336 vs. $14,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus as Sweet Briar College (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 30.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($12,254 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio 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 Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 10 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Ohio University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,700)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/