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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Lander University Barton College CAU South Carolina State University Wingate University| Alabama State University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #946 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 820/1060 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama State | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Newberry 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
- Alabama State University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (3,870 students vs. 1,507 students)
Alabama State vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 224.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Newberry College than Alabama State University ($27,000.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Newberry College ($13,504 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 67.1% lower than costs at Newberry College ($7,690 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 111.9% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($23,249 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 114 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Alabama State vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Alabama State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $29,500)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/