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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Briar Cliff University ($45,250.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Salve Regina University ($21,620 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 66.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($9,910 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($26,787 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Briar Cliff University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/