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Overview |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or USC Aiken?
- Newberry College is 153.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Newberry College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($26,350.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Newberry College ($11,872 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 43.3% lower than costs at Newberry College ($8,376 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 143.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($24,108 vs. $9,891)
Newberry College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 18 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Newberry College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Newberry College (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $4,900 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $34,700)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/