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Overview |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Newberry College is 135.1% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Newberry College than University of South Carolina Upstate ($26,350.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Newberry College ($13,835 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 26.1% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,520 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 100.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($24,108 vs. $12,038)
Newberry College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 8 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Newberry College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Newberry College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Upstate is higher than Newberry College (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $4,600 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $34,700)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/