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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Wooster than Briar Cliff University ($57,050.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Wooster ($21,620 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 36.2% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($9,910 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than The College of Wooster (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 59% larger than aid received Briar Cliff University ($42,315 vs. $26,614)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Briar Cliff University (75% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $8,700 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wooster graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wooster graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/