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Overview |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,312 students)
Newberry College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Concord University?
- Newberry College is 208.5% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Newberry College than Concord University ($26,350.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Newberry College ($8,464 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 18.9% lower than costs at Newberry College ($10,090 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 116.8% larger than aid received Concord University ($24,108 vs. $11,120)
Newberry College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 36 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Newberry College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Concord University (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/