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Overview |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $234 |
Diversity |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berry College is larger than than North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,337 students)
Berry College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Berry College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Berry College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($39,150.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Berry College ($18,701 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 13.3% lower than costs at Berry College ($12,264 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 4.5% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($29,670 vs. $28,392)
Berry College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 301 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,700)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $282 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $23,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/