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Overview |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 646 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $299 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 646 students)
Alabama vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 143.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Alabama than Brescia University ($31,460.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Alabama ($16,127 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 36.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,540 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than The University of Alabama (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 54.2% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($24,180 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 178 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Alabama vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Brescia University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $7,500 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,400)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $29,000)
- Alabama graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/