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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | - | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Briar Cliff University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (927 students vs. 759 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Brevard College?
- Briar Cliff University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Briar Cliff University than Brevard College ($33,180.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Brevard College ($21,620 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 25.1% lower than costs at Brevard College ($9,910 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Brevard College ($26,614 vs. $20,027)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
Briar Cliff University vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Brevard College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,100)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/