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Overview |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 17% |
Students |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,967 students)
Wooster vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or Neumann?
- The College of Wooster is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Wooster than Neumann University ($57,050.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than Wooster ($28,707 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 23% lower than costs at Neumann University ($13,500 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 65.1% larger than aid received Neumann University ($42,315 vs. $25,623)
Wooster vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Wooster .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 332 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Wooster.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Neumann University (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $6,600 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,600)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/