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Overview |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 638 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,500 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,935 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,087 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,558 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,534 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $289 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ripon College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (734 students vs. 638 students)
Brescia University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Ripon College than Brescia University ($50,400.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Ripon College ($15,087 vs. $22,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 7.3% lower than costs at Brescia University ($10,190 vs. $10,935)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 46.8% larger than aid received Brescia University ($38,989 vs. $26,558)
Brescia University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 102 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
Brescia University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Brescia University (70% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,400)
- Ripon College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $29,000)
- Ripon College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/