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Overview |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,363 students)
Brenau University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or AU?
- Averett University is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at AU than Brenau University ($37,640.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brenau University than AU ($23,635 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 10% lower than costs at Brenau University ($11,360 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Brenau University ($26,246 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 77 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Brenau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at AU (3.07)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than AU (76%)
Brenau University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or AU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AU and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Averett University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,600)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/