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Overview |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at GWU than Brescia University ($31,220.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than GWU ($16,127 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 2.2% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,540 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($24,180 vs. $24,130)
Brescia University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Brescia University (1003) is 26 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Brescia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University or GWU? 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 GWU and Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Brescia University (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $1,900 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $4,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $29,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/