- Both Shenandoah University (SU) and Sweet Briar College are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $36,028 than Sweet Briar College ($25,110).
- SU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.25% than Sweet Briar College (92.80%).
- SU is larger with 4,260 students than Sweet Briar College (460 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #221 in Liberal Arts Colleges #38 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Sweet Briar, VA |
SU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $25,110 |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $12,300 |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $13,706 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 92.80% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 23.58% |
| Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 460 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 457 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 3 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 561) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 36 Full-time 9 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 147 Full-time 25 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,308 for Faculties $52,690 Part-time |