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Overview |
Brenau University | PC | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Brenau University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Brenau University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,199 students)
Brenau University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at PC than Brenau University ($38,990.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Brenau University ($21,571 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 10.6% lower than costs at Brenau University ($11,300 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Brenau University ($34,379 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 92 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Brenau University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or PC? 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 PC and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Brenau University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,600)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/