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Overview |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Brenau University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 2,704 students)
Brenau University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or AU?
- Brenau University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Brenau University than Anderson University ($31,000.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Brenau University ($21,633 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 11.3% lower than costs at Brenau University ($11,230 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Brenau University ($24,409 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 88 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than AU (45.4%)
Brenau University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or AU? 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 AU and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Brenau University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $6,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/