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Overview |
Brenau University | RU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Brenau University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Brenau University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Brenau University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,704 students)
Brenau University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or RU?
- Brenau University is 280.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Brenau University than Radford University ($31,000.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Brenau University ($17,105 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 18.3% lower than costs at Brenau University ($10,567 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 127.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($22,146 vs. $9,733)
Brenau University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Brenau University .
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Brenau University (86.5%)
Brenau University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau University or RU? 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 RU and Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Brenau University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/