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Overview |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Brevard College ($31,200.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Brevard College ($19,499 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 21.9% lower than costs at Brevard College ($10,170 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Brevard College ($24,656 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Brevard College (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/