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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU Lees-McRae College WCU| Indiana University East | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 49% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 759 students)
IU East vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 290.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Brevard College than Indiana University East ($28,400.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Brevard College ($8,837 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 31.7% lower than costs at Brevard College ($9,412 vs. $12,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 154.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($20,027 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or IU East .
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
IU East vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Indiana University East (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University East earn on average $800 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $32,100)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/