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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 940 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,176 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,176 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,208 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,292 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,325 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | 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 Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 940 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Newberry College?
- Briar Cliff University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($34,176.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Briar Cliff University than Newberry College ($34,176.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Briar Cliff University ($20,941 vs. $23,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 25.9% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,208 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Newberry College ($26,325 vs. $23,249)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Newberry College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,700)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/