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Overview |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Northwest?
- Newman University is 438.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.2% higher at Newman University than Northwest Missouri State University ($32,400.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Newman University ($14,197 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 8.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,644 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 207.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($25,823 vs. $8,387)
Newman University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 48 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Newman University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,200)
- Newman University students graduate with a $5,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($19,122 vs. $25,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/