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UT Martin Union University Lees-McRae College WCU| Brevard College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Bethel?
- Brevard College is 75.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Brevard College than Bethel University ($28,400.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Brevard College ($13,858 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 8.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($12,400 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 49.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($20,027 vs. $13,396)
Brevard College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Bethel University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,250)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/