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Overview |
Newman University | Central | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Newman University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $232 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Newman University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Central?
- Newman University is 303% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at Newman University than University of Central Missouri ($32,400.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Newman University ($15,117 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,644 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 296.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($25,823 vs. $6,517)
Newman University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 85 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Central? 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 Central and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Newman University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,500)
- Newman University students graduate with a $3,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($19,122 vs. $22,441)
- Newman University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($197 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/