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WSU Friends University KU UAPB| Philander Smith College | Newman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Newman University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | newmanu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Newman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $25,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Newman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,454 | ||
| Admitted | - | 742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Newman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Newman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $197 |
Diversity |
PSC | Newman University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Newman University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Newman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newman University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Newman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Newman University?
- Newman University is 174.5% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at Newman University than Philander Smith College ($32,400.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Newman University ($15,634 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 16.9% lower than costs at Newman University ($8,250 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 150.3% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($25,823 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Newman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newman University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Newman University? 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 Newman University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Newman University (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $19,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $26,800)
- Newman University students graduate with a $11,878 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($19,122 vs. $31,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($197 vs. $320)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/