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Overview |
Newman University | UNK | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $219 |
Diversity |
Newman University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Newman University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or UNK?
- Newman University is 420.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at Newman University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($32,400.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Newman University ($16,564 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,644 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 254.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($25,823 vs. $7,282)
Newman University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 46 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or UNK? 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 UNK and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Newman University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $2,128 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($19,122 vs. $21,250)
- Newman University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($197 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/