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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Howard| University of Maryland College Park | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 96% |
Admission |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 460 students)
Maryland vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 133.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Maryland than Sweet Briar College ($37,931.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Sweet Briar College ($16,210 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($14,250 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than University of Maryland College Park (96% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($12,254 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 217 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Sweet Briar College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $26,600 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $41,700)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/