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JMU BC Cabrini College Liberty University WKU Mason WSU ODU| Brescia University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 1040/1590 | ||
| 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 |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $242 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | EMU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at EMU than Brescia University ($40,590.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than EMU ($16,127 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 16.1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($10,540 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Brescia University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 26% larger than aid received Brescia University ($30,460 vs. $24,180)
Brescia University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 6 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Brescia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University or EMU? 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 EMU and Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Brescia University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $42,400)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $5,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $29,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($242 vs. $299)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/