Sweet Briar, VA · Virginia Beach, VA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Sweet Briar College | Virginia Wesleyan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 71.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $25,110 | $36,960 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $25,110 | $36,960 |
| Average Net Price | $6,047 | $9,774 |
| Graduation Rate | 48.0% | 49.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Sweet Briar College accepts 71.7% of applicants; Virginia Wesleyan University accepts 71.3%. Sweet Briar College's tuition is $25,110. Virginia Wesleyan University's is $36,960. Sweet Briar College is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 48% at Sweet Briar College, 49% at Virginia Wesleyan University.
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 71.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Sweet Briar College has lower published tuition: $25,110 versus $36,960. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Sweet Briar College is at 48%; Virginia Wesleyan University is at 49%.
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.