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Vanguard University of Southern California Cal State Fullerton WKU ODU| Hope International University | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiu.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,050 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,146 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,077 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 810 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 261 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.2% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 12% |
Students |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
HIU | Brescia University | ||
| 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
- Hope International University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 646 students)
HIU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HIU or Brescia University?
- Hope International University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at HIU than Brescia University ($34,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than HIU ($16,127 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 23.8% lower than costs at Hope International University ($10,540 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Hope International University ($24,180 vs. $23,077)
HIU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HIU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or HIU .
- The average SAT score at Brescia University (1003) is 93 points higher than at HIU (910)
- Incoming Brescia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at HIU (19)
- Accepted freshman HIU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Brescia University has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than HIU (32.2%)
HIU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HIU 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 HIU.
- The graduation rate at HIU is the same as at Brescia University (32% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $2,700 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,700)
- Hope International University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- HIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More HIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/