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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU Liberty University UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon Emory and Henry College UNCG Longwood University| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Sweet Briar College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNCSA | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 49% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 460 students)
UNCSA vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 248.2% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($22,620.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at UNCSA than Sweet Briar College ($23,731.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Sweet Briar College ($11,251 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 10.4% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($12,902 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,254 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 10 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (70% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Sweet Briar College earn on average $2,600 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Sweet Briar College and UNCSA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and UNCSA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/