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Overview |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $275 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or WMU?
- Brescia University is 85.9% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Brescia University than Western Michigan University ($27,000.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than WMU ($16,127 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 5.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,540 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Brescia University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 254.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,180 vs. $6,813)
Brescia University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 27 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Brescia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University or WMU? 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 WMU and Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Brescia University (56% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,400)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $2,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $29,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($275 vs. $299)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/