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Overview |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 2,183 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $18,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $9,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,941 | $16,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,249 | $14,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | MACU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,183 students vs. 1,507 students)
Newberry College vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or MACU?
- Newberry College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $18,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Newberry College than Mid America Christian University ($27,000.00 vs. $18,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Newberry College ($16,187 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 41.8% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,064 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Mid America Christian University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 62.4% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($23,249 vs. $14,316)
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Newberry College .
Newberry College vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or MACU? 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 MACU and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Mid America Christian University (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,438)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/