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Overview |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Marshall University?
- Newberry College is 266.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Newberry College than Marshall University ($26,350.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Newberry College ($8,756 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 1.4% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,840 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 114.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,108 vs. $11,221)
Newberry College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 70 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Newberry College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Newberry College (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $34,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/