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Overview |
Newberry College | King College | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Newberry College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Newberry College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | King 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
- King College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or King College?
- King College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at King College than Newberry College ($31,942.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than King College ($19,405 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 20.5% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,960 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 6.1% larger than aid received King College ($24,108 vs. $22,715)
Newberry College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 47 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming King College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at King College (3.46)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than King College (60.8%)
Newberry College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or King 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 King College and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at King College is higher than Newberry College (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $34,700)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/