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Overview |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Sweet Briar, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 460 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,620 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,620 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,408 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,254 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 61% |
Admission |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,204 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1360 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Sweet Briar College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 460 students)
Sweet Briar College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sweet Briar College or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 167.9% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at Washington and Lee than Sweet Briar College ($60,590.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Sweet Briar College ($24,733 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 18.7% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,250 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Washington and Lee University (96% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 353.5% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($55,567 vs. $12,254)
Sweet Briar College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Sweet Briar College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Sweet Briar College .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 297 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Sweet Briar College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sweet Briar College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Sweet Briar College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Sweet Briar College (91% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $47,300 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $41,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/