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Vanguard University of Southern California California Baptist University PUC Lees-McRae College WCU| La Sierra University | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 965/1155 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $258 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
La Sierra University | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 49% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra University | 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 759 students)
La Sierra University vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or Brevard College?
- La Sierra University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at La Sierra University than Brevard College ($33,912.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brevard College than La Sierra University ($24,220 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 9.5% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,325 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Brevard College ($21,867 vs. $20,027)
La Sierra University vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or La Sierra University .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
La Sierra University vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra University 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than La Sierra University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($258 vs. $310)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/