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Overview |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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 |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilson College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 1,312 students)
Wilson College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Newberry College than Wilson College ($26,350.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Wilson College ($19,405 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 0.3% lower than costs at Newberry College ($11,968 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 69.3% larger than aid received Wilson College ($24,108 vs. $14,241)
Wilson College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 17 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Wilson College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Wilson College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Newberry College (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates of Wilson College and Newberry College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($34,700 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/