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Overview |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Brevard College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or VSU?
- Brevard College is 412.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Brevard College than Virginia State University ($28,400.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Brevard College ($15,773 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,544 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 74.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($20,027 vs. $11,498)
Brevard College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Brevard College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard College or VSU? 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 VSU and Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Brevard College (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/