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Overview |
Newman University | GWU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
Newman University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Newman University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or GWU?
- Newman University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Newman University than Gardner Webb University ($32,400.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than GWU ($18,792 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 11.7% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,644 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 7% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,823 vs. $24,130)
Newman University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 118 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or GWU? 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 GWU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Newman University (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $5,900 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,500)
- Newman University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $24,969)
- Newman University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/