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CofC PC Coastal Carolina Lander University GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Barton College Campbell University| Charleston Southern University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 928/1103 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,312 students)
CSU vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Newberry College?
- Charleston Southern University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at CSU than Newberry College ($29,490.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Newberry College ($17,536 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 6.7% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,250 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Newberry College ($26,417 vs. $24,108)
CSU vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 72 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
CSU vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Newberry College (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newberry College and CSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/