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Overview |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or VSU?
- Newberry College is 375.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Newberry College than Virginia State University ($26,350.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Newberry College ($15,773 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 4% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,544 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 109.7% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($24,108 vs. $11,498)
Newberry College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 101 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Newberry College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or VSU? 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 VSU and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Newberry College (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/