JU vs. Brevard College

Comparable Facts

Compare Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL with Brevard College in Brevard, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Jacksonville University is larger than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (4,247 students vs. 875 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Jacksonville University is located in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting); Brevard College is in Brevard, NC (Distant Town setting).
• Jacksonville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Brevard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Jacksonville University 11:1; Brevard College 12:1.

JU vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, JU or Brevard College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Brevard College ($24,238 vs. $26,930).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 15.7% lower than at Jacksonville University ($14,500 vs. $17,210).
• Jacksonville University is 48.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Brevard College (about $15,550 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $32,280.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 48.2% higher at JU than at Brevard College (about $15,550 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $32,280.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Jacksonville University as at Brevard College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 95.6% larger than aid received by Brevard College students ($39,859 vs. $20,379).

JU vs. Brevard College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, JU or Brevard College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Brevard College and JU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Jacksonville University (1190) is 140 points higher than at Brevard College (1050).
• Incoming JU students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 21 at Brevard College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Jacksonville University 1100/1280; Brevard College 870/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Jacksonville University 22/27; Brevard College 16/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: JU - Test optional; Brevard College - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman JU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Brevard College (3.07).
• JU has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than Brevard College (42.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.3% at JU vs. 27.1% at Brevard College.

JU vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for JU and Brevard College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Jacksonville University's six-year graduation rate (40%) is higher than Brevard College's (35%).
• Graduates from Jacksonville University earn a median of about $22,700 more per year than Brevard College graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,800 vs. $32,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Jacksonville University graduates have a $2,379 lower median loan debt than Brevard College graduates ($22,621 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, JU graduates have an estimated $25 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Brevard College graduates ($233 vs. $258).
• More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.