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Overview |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $13,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $26,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $18,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 2,582 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 1,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 39.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 870/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 787 students)
Kentucky vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Brevard College?
- Brevard College is 148.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Kentucky than Brevard College ($32,043.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Brevard College ($19,838 vs. $26,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brevard College are 13.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,400 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brevard College students is 42.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($18,517 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Kentucky vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Brevard College (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $18,900 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $32,100)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Brevard College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Brevard College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/