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IU Berry College Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Samford University Butler Bryan College Hanover College Mercer Kentucky| Covenant College | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Covenant College | UE | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Covenant College | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | UE | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Covenant College | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Covenant College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or UE?
- University of Evansville is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Covenant College for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at UE than Covenant College ($40,100.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Covenant College ($19,301 vs. $25,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Covenant College are 18.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,688 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 27.8% larger than aid received Covenant College ($34,067 vs. $26,658)
Covenant College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 32 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than UE (76.3%)
Covenant College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant College or UE? 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 UE and Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Covenant College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $400 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,600)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Covenant College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/