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Overview |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 227 students)
Newberry College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Centra College?
- Newberry College is 185.2% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.2% higher at Newberry College than Centra College ($26,350.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Centra College ($19,405 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 27.6% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,406 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 271.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($24,108 vs. $6,495)
Newberry College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Newberry College .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Centra College (40%)
Newberry College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or Centra 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 Centra College and Newberry College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,700)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College 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/