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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University WSU Mason YCP CNU TU| Newman University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newman University | SU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
Newman University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Newman University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at SU than Newman University ($33,790.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than SU ($18,792 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 16.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($9,644 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 10% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,823 vs. $23,467)
Newman University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 90 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or SU? 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 SU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Newman University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $5,878 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $25,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/