Sweet Briar, VA · Virginia Beach, VA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Sweet Briar College | Virginia Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 72.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $26,160 | $37,500 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $26,160 | $37,500 |
| Average Net Price | $21,322 | $21,267 |
| Graduation Rate | 52.0% | 42.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 444 | 1,853 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 9 | 15 |
GradFax Analysis
Sweet Briar College accepts 75.5% of applicants. Virginia Wesleyan University accepts 72.9%. Sweet Briar College's tuition is $26,160. Virginia Wesleyan University's is $37,500. Sweet Briar College is cheaper. Sweet Briar College graduates 52% of students in 6 years. Virginia Wesleyan University graduates 42%.
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
Virginia Wesleyan University. It accepts 72.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Virginia Wesleyan University, on average. After aid, students pay $21,267/year versus $21,322/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Sweet Briar College: 52% of students finish in 6 years. Virginia Wesleyan University is at 42%.
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.