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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Newberry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCAT | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,312 students)
NCAT vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 644.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Newberry College than North Carolina A & T State University ($26,350.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Newberry College ($9,189 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,179 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 139.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($24,108 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 48 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT 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 NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Newberry College (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/