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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Georgetown 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Georgetown College than Briar Cliff University ($40,610.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Briar Cliff University ($15,152 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 13.1% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($9,910 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($40,308 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Briar Cliff University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/