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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD ISU| Brevard College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at CSU than Brevard College ($29,490.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Brevard College ($17,536 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 10.2% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,250 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Brevard College ($26,417 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or CSU? 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 CSU and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Brevard College (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/