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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus WSU Arkansas Friends University Arkansas State University Central UALR KU UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Newman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Newman University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 2,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | newmanu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Newman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $25,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
ATU | Newman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 1,454 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| 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 |
ATU | Newman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Newman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $197 |
Diversity |
ATU | Newman University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Newman University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Newman University | ||
| 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 2,848 students)
ATU vs. Newman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Newman University?
- Newman University is 456.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.4% higher at Newman University than Arkansas Tech University ($32,400.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Newman University ($12,016 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5.3% lower than costs at Newman University ($9,157 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Arkansas Tech University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 206% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($25,823 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Newman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Newman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newman University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Newman University (51%)
ATU vs. Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Newman 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 Newman University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Newman University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $9,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Newman University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,122)
- ATU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Newman University graduates. ($183 vs. $197)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU 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/