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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Gainesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | brenau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $31,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $31,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $23,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $22,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 2,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1000/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Brenau University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Brenau 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
- Brenau University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Brenau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Brenau University?
- Brenau University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Huntingdon College for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Brenau University than Huntingdon College ($31,000.00 vs. $26,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brenau University than Huntingdon College ($23,635 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntingdon College are 16% lower than costs at Brenau University ($10,772 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 38.2% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($22,146 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. Brenau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Brenau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brenau University or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 2 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Brenau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Brenau 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 Brenau University and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Brenau University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,400)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $523 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($26,477 vs. $27,000)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/