Brightwood College-Dayton

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2017 Average Net Price

$22,717

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

29.7%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

276

100% Full-Time

About

Brightwood College-Dayton is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, OH. In 2018, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Brightwood College-Dayton were Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded) and Photography (1 degrees).

In 2018, 162 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightwood College-Dayton. 84.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (85 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,717.

In 2017, 80% of undergraduate students attending Brightwood College-Dayton received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,717

2017 Value

8.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Brightwood College-Dayton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,717. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Brightwood College-Dayton grew by 8.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightwood College-Dayton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Brightwood College-Dayton received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 5.26% with respect to 2016, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightwood College-Dayton (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

29.7%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Brightwood College-Dayton was 29.7%, which represents 91 out of the 306 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Brightwood College-Dayton had a total enrollment of 276 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Dayton is 276 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Dayton are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Dayton, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 43.8% Black or African American, 4.35% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.17% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Brightwood College-Dayton in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (38.4%), followed by White Female (37.3%) and White Male (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightwood College-Dayton in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 276 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightwood College-Dayton is 276 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Brightwood College-Dayton are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brightwood College-Dayton (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brightwood College-Dayton was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Brightwood College-Dayton had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brightwood College-Dayton (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
134 enrolled students
Black or African American
121 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brightwood College-Dayton is 48.6% White, 43.8% Black or African American, 4.35% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.17% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 112 more women than men received degrees from Brightwood College-Dayton. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightwood College-Dayton is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Brightwood College-Dayton is Registered Nursing (65 degrees awarded), followed by Photography (1 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightwood College-Dayton, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (6 degrees awarded), Health (149 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Dayton are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Dayton in 2018 are Construction (6 degrees awarded), Health (149 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Dayton are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Dayton are Construction (6 degrees awarded), Health (149 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (1 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightwood College-Dayton are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brightwood College-Dayton.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
44 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
34 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Brightwood College-Dayton was Medical Assistant with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Brightwood College-Dayton according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

137

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Dayton, which is 0.182 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (137).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightwood College-Dayton by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Dayton in Registered Nursing, which is 0.182 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Brightwood College-Dayton in Registered Nursing, which is 5.5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at Brightwood College-Dayton is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightwood College-Dayton is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
68 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
62 degrees awarded
White Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightwood College-Dayton is white female (68 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (62 degrees).

Operations

Brightwood College-Dayton employs 12 No academic ranks. Most academics at Brightwood College-Dayton are Female No academic rank (11), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Dayton are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 6 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.92M

2017 Salaries

0.392%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Brightwood College-Dayton paid a median of $1.92M in salaries, a 0.392% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$753k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Brightwood College-Dayton paid a total of $753k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightwood College-Dayton was No academic rank with 12 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightwood College-Dayton were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightwood College-Dayton was Female No academic rank with 11 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightwood College-Dayton.