You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $51,943 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 2.2 years of the salary premium.
Be careful — the salary here takes noticeably longer than average to clear the debt.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Sweet Briar College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $27,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Sweet Briar College takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $12,423 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood University Virginia | D | $25,000 | $52,347 | 2 yrs |
| Bridgewater College Virginia | D | $26,000 | $53,453 | 1.9 yrs |
| Radford University Virginia | D | $24,000 | $53,739 | 1.7 yrs |
| Eastern Mennonite University Virginia | C | $24,813 | $54,869 | 1.6 yrs |
| Old Dominion University Virginia | C | $24,000 | $54,914 | 1.6 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.