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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU Georgia UTC| The University of Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1020/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Tennessee | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 460 students)
Tennessee vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Tennessee than Sweet Briar College ($29,522.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Sweet Briar College ($21,880 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 17.3% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,150 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than The University of Tennessee (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 15.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($12,254 vs. $10,593)
Tennessee vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee 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 Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 116 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than The University of Tennessee (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $14,600 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,700)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/