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UCO-Central WSU University of Houston-Downtown Friends University Fort Hays State University KU SWOSU GSU- Grambling| Newman University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Newman University | USAO | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Newman University | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | |||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
Newman University | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | N/A |
Diversity |
Newman University | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Newman University | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | USAO | ||
| 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 USAO based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 825 students)
Newman University vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or USAO?
- Newman University is 388.7% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Newman University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($32,400.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Newman University ($8,390 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 37.8% lower than costs at Newman University ($7,000 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 111.6% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($25,823 vs. $12,201)
Newman University vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 96 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USAO (3.43)
- USAO has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or USAO? 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 USAO and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at USAO is higher than Newman University (39% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $10,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,100)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/