AU vs. NewU University

Comparable Facts

Compare Averett University in Danville, VA with NewU University in Washington, District Of Columbia on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Averett University is larger than NewU University based on total student enrollment (1,476 students vs. 34 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Averett University is located in Danville, VA (Small City setting); NewU University is in Washington, District Of Columbia (Large City setting).
• Averett University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. NewU University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Averett University 16:1; NewU University 4:1.

AU vs. NewU University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AU or NewU University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 9.2% lower than at NewU University ($14,530 vs. $16,000).
• Averett University is 133.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than NewU University (about $22,050 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $16,500.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 133.6% higher at AU than at NewU University (about $22,050 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $16,500.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Averett University than at NewU University (99% vs. 0%).

AU vs. NewU University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AU or NewU University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NewU University and AU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 926/1143.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 15/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AU - Test optional; NewU University - Not reported.

AU vs. NewU University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AU and NewU University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Averett University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NewU University.
• Graduates from Averett University have median earnings of about $48,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NewU University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.