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St. Bona UB WSU Hartwick College Friends University Fisher Niagara University Alfred State College SUNY Brockport SUNY Delhi University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Fredonia| Newman University | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Alfred University | ||
| 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
- Newman University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,813 students)
Newman University vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Alfred University than Newman University ($36,444.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Alfred University ($18,792 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 40.6% lower than costs at Alfred University ($9,644 vs. $13,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Newman University as Alfred University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Newman University ($26,172 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 38 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Newman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Newman University vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Alfred 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 Alfred University and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Newman University (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $700 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,700)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $27,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/