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Overview |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $209 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 2,704 students)
Brenau University vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or IU Southeast?
- Brenau University is 326.2% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Brenau University than Indiana University Southeast ($31,000.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Brenau University ($8,264 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 13.5% lower than costs at Brenau University ($11,012 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University than Indiana University Southeast (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 205% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($22,146 vs. $7,262)
Brenau University vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 35 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Brenau University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
Brenau University vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $5,300 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $6,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $27,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More Brenau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/