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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lander University Lynn University Barton College Florida Wingate University| Jacksonville University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,312 students)
JU vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Newberry College?
- Jacksonville University is 65.2% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at JU than Newberry College ($43,520.00 vs. $26,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than JU ($19,405 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 33.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,000 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Newberry College ($31,988 vs. $24,108)
JU vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Newberry College (3.58)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Newberry College (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $34,700)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/