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Overview |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,058 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,755 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,658 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,175 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.1%Open | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5%Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allen University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 677 students)
Allen University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 115.3% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at Newberry College than Allen University ($27,000.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Newberry College ($11,058 vs. $20,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 49.7% lower than costs at Newberry College ($8,584 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Allen University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 69% larger than aid received Allen University ($23,249 vs. $13,755)
Allen University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Allen University .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Allen University (32.1%)
Allen University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University 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 Allen University.
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $24,300)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/