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Overview |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 650 students)
Brenau University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or D&E College?
- Brenau University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Brenau University than Davis & Elkins College ($31,000.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Brenau University ($20,126 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 23.5% lower than costs at Brenau University ($10,125 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Brenau University ($25,119 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 62 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Brenau University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Brenau University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or D&E 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 D&E College and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Brenau University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $6,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/