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Overview |
Newman University | F&M | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Newman University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $227 |
Diversity |
Newman University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Newman University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,990 students)
Newman University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 102.6% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at F&M than Newman University ($65,652.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than F&M ($18,792 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 56% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,644 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 90.4% larger than aid received Newman University ($49,177 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Newman University .
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than F&M (36.2%)
Newman University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or F&M? 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 F&M and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Newman University (85% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $2,878 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($19,122 vs. $22,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($197 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/