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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 464 students)
Old Dominion vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 212.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($23,730.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Old Dominion than Sweet Briar College ($27,465.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Sweet Briar College ($16,150 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 0.9% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($14,592 vs. $14,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 58.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($15,880 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 78 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Sweet Briar College (71.7%)
Old Dominion vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Old Dominion University (70% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/