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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brevard College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (759 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Brevard College?
- Maine College of Art is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Maine College of Art than Brevard College ($39,100.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brevard College than Maine College of Art ($24,220 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 16.5% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,400 vs. $14,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 1% larger than aid received Brevard College ($20,227 vs. $20,027)
Maine College of Art vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Maine College of Art vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art or Brevard College? 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 Brevard College and Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Brevard College (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Brevard College earn on average $500 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($32,100 vs. $31,600)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/