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GCSC| Chipola College | Brenau University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Gainesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | brenau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $31,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $31,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $23,635 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $22,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Brenau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Brenau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Brenau University?
- Brenau University is 1,210.8% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($31,000.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.3% higher at Brenau University than Chipola College ($31,000.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Brenau University ($3,316 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 174.1% lower than costs at Brenau University ($4,560 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Brenau University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brenau University students is 249.7% larger than aid received Chipola College ($22,146 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Brenau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brenau University or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Brenau University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Brenau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or Brenau University? 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 Brenau University and Chipola.
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $33,000)
- More Brenau University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/