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Overview |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $268 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Newman University is larger than than Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 2,456 students)
Newman University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Newman University ($44,330.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Mount St. Mary's University ($18,792 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 48.5% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($9,644 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 40% larger than aid received Newman University ($36,155 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 82 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Newman University (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $6,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $26,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($197 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/