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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT WSU Shaw University Benedict College Friends University University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU| Newman University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $331 |
Diversity |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newman University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,093 students)
Newman University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or JCSU?
- Newman University is 85.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Newman University than Johnson C Smith University ($32,400.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than JCSU ($18,792 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 35.8% lower than costs at Newman University ($7,100 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 100% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($25,823 vs. $12,911)
Newman University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 299 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Newman University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Newman University (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $16,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,300)
- Newman University students graduate with a $12,928 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $32,050)
- Newman University graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($197 vs. $331)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/