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Overview |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,811 students)
Brenau University vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Methodist than Brenau University ($37,438.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brenau University than Methodist ($23,635 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brenau University are 2.6% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,500 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Brenau University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Brenau University ($25,361 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 35 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Brenau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Brenau University vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Methodist University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $100 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,600)
- Methodist University and Brenau University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist University and Brenau University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/