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Overview |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $19,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $19,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $17,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,941 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,249 | $17,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,269 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,193 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 835 students)
Newberry College vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Heritage University?
- Newberry College is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Heritage University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $19,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Newberry College than Heritage University ($27,000.00 vs. $19,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Newberry College ($11,934 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 39.1% lower than costs at Heritage University ($12,850 vs. $17,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Heritage University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 33% larger than aid received Heritage University ($23,249 vs. $17,486)
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Newberry College .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Newberry College vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or Heritage University? 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 Heritage University and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Heritage University (35% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $700 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $34,000)
- Heritage University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Heritage University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/