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Overview |
Newman University | Union College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Newman University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Newman University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Union College | ||
| 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
- Newman University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 2,107 students)
Newman University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Union College?
- Union College is 96.3% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Union College than Newman University ($63,603.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Union College ($18,792 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 63.5% lower than costs at Union College ($9,644 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Union College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 45.3% larger than aid received Newman University ($37,530 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Newman University .
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Union College (46.5%)
Newman University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Union College? 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 Union College and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Newman University (86% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $27,800 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($19,122 vs. $27,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/