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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | 820/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Newberry College than Wesleyan College ($27,000.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Newberry College ($15,621 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 13.5% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,326 vs. $12,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Newberry College ($24,714 vs. $23,249)
Wesleyan College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Newberry College (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $34,700)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/