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Overview |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,171 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,420 | $29,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,420 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,680 | $10,074 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,298 | $25,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,372 | $18,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,212 | 1,269 | ||
| Admitted | 3,218 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 880/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (2,171 students vs. 833 students)
Neumann vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Howard Payne University?
- Neumann University is 20% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($35,420.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Neumann than Howard Payne University ($35,420.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard Payne University than Neumann ($25,768 vs. $29,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 55.6% lower than costs at Neumann University ($10,074 vs. $15,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($27,372 vs. $18,957)
Neumann vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Howard Payne University (965) is 60 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Howard Payne University (67.7%)
Neumann vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann or Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University and Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Howard Payne University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $1,314 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,686 vs. $27,000)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/