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Overview |
Brevard College | CU | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Brevard College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or CU?
- Brevard College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Brevard College than Cumberland University ($28,400.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Brevard College ($18,528 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 37.9% lower than costs at Brevard College ($8,990 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Brevard College ($22,145 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or CU? 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 CU and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Cumberland University (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,100)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,000)
- CU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/