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Overview |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1206/1420 | |||
| 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 |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $261 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Creighton University than Newman University ($43,684.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Creighton University ($18,792 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 22.7% lower than costs at Creighton University ($9,644 vs. $11,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Newman University ($26,918 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 101 points higher than at Newman University (1095)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Newman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Creighton 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 Creighton University and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Newman University (77% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $6,210 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $25,332)
- Newman University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($197 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/