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Overview |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster-mo.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,248 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,248 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,768 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,039 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,051 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,544 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,437 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Westminster College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | Newberry 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 610 students)
Westminster College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or Newberry College?
- Westminster College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Westminster College than Newberry College ($30,248.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Westminster College ($19,405 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 2% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,762 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Westminster College ($24,108 vs. $22,039)
Westminster College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 126 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Newberry College (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $34,700)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $563 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($26,437 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/