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Overview |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Brescia University | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 646 students)
Spelman vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Brescia University than Spelman College ($27,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Spelman ($16,127 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 48.6% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,540 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Brescia University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 127.5% larger than aid received Spelman College ($24,180 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 12 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Brescia University has a higher acceptance rate (50.4%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Brescia 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 Brescia University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Brescia University (77% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,400)
- Spelman College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Spelman graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Brescia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/