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Lander University Barton College Wingate University Winthrop University USC Aiken Claflin University Limestone University University of Charleston Erskine College| Maine College of Art | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 474 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,668 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,668 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,650 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,132 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,936 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 913 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 708 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 474 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Newberry College?
- Maine College of Art is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($40,668.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Maine College of Art than Newberry College ($40,668.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Maine College of Art ($20,941 vs. $37,132)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 21.8% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($12,850 vs. $15,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Maine College of Art ($23,249 vs. $19,936)
Maine College of Art vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Maine College of Art .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Maine College of Art vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Newberry College (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $31,600)
- Newberry College and Maine College of Art graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newberry College and Maine College of Art graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/