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Overview |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Newberry, SC | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newberry.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,350 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,350 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,405 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,108 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,196 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 2,407 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1103 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Newberry College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Newberry College is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 1,052 students)
Newberry College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newberry College or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Newberry College is 1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Newberry College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($26,350.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Newberry College ($13,591 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 39.5% lower than costs at Newberry College ($8,600 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($24,108 vs. $22,442)
Newberry College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newberry College or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Newberry College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 61 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Newberry College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newberry College or Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Newberry College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan College is higher than Newberry College (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $34,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/