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WSU Friends University Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central KU NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Newman University | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newman University | ECU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #928 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Newman University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1078 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $174 |
Diversity |
Newman University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Newman University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or ECU?
- Newman University is 439.9% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at Newman University than East Central University ($32,400.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Newman University ($10,221 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 24.4% lower than costs at Newman University ($7,752 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than East Central University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 191.7% larger than aid received East Central University ($25,823 vs. $8,853)
Newman University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 125 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ECU (3.31)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or ECU? 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 ECU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Newman University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $6,100 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Newman University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $19,122)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Newman University graduates. ($174 vs. $197)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/