Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Missouri-Kansas City UNT Missouri State University-Springfield UT Arlington Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Texas Tech U of A Arkansas UH ESU Northwest CU Denver| Newman University | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Newman University | WSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,787 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Newman University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,500 | $7,247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,500 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,279 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,315 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,092 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Newman University | WSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 985 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 469 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Newman University | WSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Newman University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
Newman University | WSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Newman University | WSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 2,787 students)
Newman University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or WSU?
- Newman University is 389.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.8% higher at Newman University than Wichita State University ($35,500.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Newman University ($14,184 vs. $19,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 34.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,279 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Wichita State University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 244.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($25,092 vs. $7,282)
Newman University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 6 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Newman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Newman University (47.6%)
Newman University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or WSU? 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 WSU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Newman University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $2,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,800)
- Newman University students graduate with a $1,378 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $20,500)
- Newman University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/