Arlington, VA · Sweet Briar, VA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Marymount University | Sweet Briar College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 71.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $39,050 | $25,110 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $39,050 | $25,110 |
| Average Net Price | $15,191 | $6,047 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.0% | 48.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Marymount University accepts 80.5% of applicants. Sweet Briar College accepts 71.7%. Marymount University's tuition is $39,050. Sweet Briar College's is $25,110. Sweet Briar College is cheaper. Marymount University graduates 58% of students in 6 years. Sweet Briar College graduates 48%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Sweet Briar College. It accepts 71.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Sweet Briar College has lower published tuition: $25,110 versus $39,050. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Marymount University: 58% of students finish in 6 years. Sweet Briar College is at 48%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.