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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Brenau University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,704 students)
Brenau University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or CSU?
- Brenau University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Brenau University than Charleston Southern University ($31,000.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Brenau University ($17,536 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 11.1% lower than costs at Brenau University ($11,250 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Brenau University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Brenau University ($26,417 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Brenau University (86.5%)
Brenau University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or CSU? 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 CSU and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Charleston Southern University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $3,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Brenau University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Brenau University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CSU 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/