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Overview |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $32,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $32,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,941 | $20,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,249 | $27,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,269 | 1,413 | ||
| Admitted | 3,193 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | 878/1143 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Newberry College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 991 students)
Newberry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($32,166.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Newberry College ($32,166.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Newberry College ($20,093 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 17% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,980 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Newberry College ($27,358 vs. $23,249)
Newberry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 57 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Newberry College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Newberry College (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $34,700)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Newberry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College and Newberry College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/