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Overview |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Covenant College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 646 students)
Covenant College vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Brescia University?
- Covenant College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Covenant College than Brescia University ($37,760.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Covenant College ($16,127 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 10.9% lower than costs at Covenant College ($10,540 vs. $11,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Brescia University ($26,658 vs. $24,180)
Covenant College vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 186 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Covenant College vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant College or Brescia 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 Brescia University and Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Covenant College is higher than Brescia University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,400)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $29,000)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/