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Overview |
Newman University | HBU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | |||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $249 |
Diversity |
Newman University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Newman University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at HBU than Newman University ($34,250.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than HBU ($18,792 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 5.6% lower than costs at Newman University ($9,130 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Newman University ($26,908 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 35 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or HBU? 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 HBU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Newman University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $5,044 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $24,166)
- Newman University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($197 vs. $249)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/