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Overview |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,941 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,249 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,269 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,193 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 1,507 students)
Newberry College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or WVSU?
- Newberry College is 216.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Newberry College than West Virginia State University ($27,000.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Newberry College ($10,878 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 0.7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,850 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 168.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,249 vs. $8,657)
Newberry College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 31 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Newberry College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Newberry College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than West Virginia State University (35% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $2,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/