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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Sweet Briar College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
| Location | Sweet Briar, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,620 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,620 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,408 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,254 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,204 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1360 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Sweet Briar College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 460 students)
Sweet Briar College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sweet Briar College or VCU?
- Sweet Briar College is 81.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at VCU than Sweet Briar College ($33,726.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Sweet Briar College ($21,294 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 16.1% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,279 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Virginia Commonwealth University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($12,583 vs. $12,254)
Sweet Briar College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sweet Briar College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Sweet Briar College .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 1 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Sweet Briar College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sweet Briar College or VCU? 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 VCU and Sweet Briar College.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/