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Lander University Barton College Wingate University Winthrop University USC Aiken Claflin University Limestone University University of Charleston Erskine College| Newberry College | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 253 students)
Newberry College vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Hiwassee College?
- Newberry College is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Newberry College than Hiwassee College ($26,350.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 50.2% lower than costs at Newberry College ($7,987 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($24,108 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 11 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Newberry College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Hiwassee College (20)
Newberry College vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or Hiwassee 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 Hiwassee College and Newberry College.
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College 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/