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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Newberry College?
- Agnes Scott College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Agnes Scott College than Newberry College ($45,456.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Agnes Scott College ($19,405 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 11.5% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,000 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Newberry College ($34,267 vs. $24,108)
Agnes Scott College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Newberry College (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newberry College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/