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Peace College AU Wingate University Lees-McRae College Ferrum College ECU WCU| Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $234 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Brevard College ($33,952.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Brevard College ($18,701 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 1.1% lower than costs at Brevard College ($12,264 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 41.8% larger than aid received Brevard College ($28,392 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (35% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,100)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $25,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/