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Mount Mary College UWM Stritch Lees-McRae College Herzing University-Madison WCU UWO| Brevard College | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | |||
| 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 |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $327 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Alverno College?
- Alverno College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($31,008.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Alverno College than Brevard College ($31,008.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Brevard College ($18,097 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 43.9% lower than costs at Brevard College ($8,620 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alverno College students is 24% larger than aid received Brevard College ($24,833 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than Brevard College (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alverno College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $6,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,693)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/