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Overview |
Newberry College | RU | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Newberry College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Newberry College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Newberry College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or RU?
- Newberry College is 223.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Newberry College than Radford University ($26,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Newberry College ($17,105 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 13.6% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,567 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 147.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,108 vs. $9,733)
Newberry College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Newberry College .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Newberry College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or RU? 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 RU and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Newberry College (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/