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Overview |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gordon College is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 759 students)
Gordon vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 1,008.1% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at Brevard College than Gordon College ($28,400.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Brevard College ($8,185 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 34% lower than costs at Brevard College ($9,257 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 160.1% larger than aid received Gordon College ($20,027 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Gordon .
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Gordon vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Gordon.
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $32,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Gordon graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/