Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lander University Barton College Wingate University Winthrop University USC Aiken Claflin University Limestone University University of Charleston Erskine College| Clarks Summit University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | newberry.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $27,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,070 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,019 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 202 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $279 |
Diversity |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BBC | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 558 students)
BBC vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Newberry College?
- Clarks Summit University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at BBC than Newberry College ($31,200.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than BBC ($20,941 vs. $23,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 69.1% lower than costs at Newberry College ($7,600 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 29% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($23,249 vs. $18,019)
BBC vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or BBC .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at BBC (3.31)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
BBC vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Newberry College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $900 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/