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Overview |
GS | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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 | 980/1150 | 928/1103 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
GS | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,312 students)
GS vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 502.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Newberry College than Georgia Southern University ($26,350.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Newberry College ($15,352 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 16.3% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,316 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 173.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($24,108 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 131 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming GS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
GS vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Newberry College (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/