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Overview |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $261 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Memphis?
- Brescia University is 223.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Brescia University than University of Memphis ($27,000.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Brescia University ($13,873 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 4.1% lower than costs at Brescia University ($10,126 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Brescia University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 151.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($24,180 vs. $9,625)
Brescia University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 26 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Brescia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Brescia University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Brescia University earn on average $200 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $29,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($261 vs. $299)
- More Brescia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/