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Overview |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,645 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,478 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,016 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,022 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 928/1103 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Limestone University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Limestone 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
- Limestone University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,786 students vs. 1,312 students)
Limestone University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Newberry College than Limestone University ($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 Limestone University ($19,405 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 12.7% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,645 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Limestone University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Limestone University ($24,108 vs. $19,016)
Limestone University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 56 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Limestone University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone 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 Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than Newberry College (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/