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Overview |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,337 students)
Brenau University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Brenau University ($33,952.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Brenau University ($18,701 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 1.9% lower than costs at Brenau University ($12,264 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Brenau University ($28,392 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 112 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Brenau University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Brenau University vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $400 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Brenau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/