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Overview |
Neumann | Ship | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,171 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,420 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,420 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,680 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,298 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,372 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Neumann | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,212 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,218 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Neumann | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 1% |
Students |
Neumann | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 2,171 students)
Neumann vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or Ship?
- Neumann University is 270.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($35,420.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206% higher at Neumann than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,420.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Neumann ($23,344 vs. $29,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.1% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,952 vs. $15,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 360% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,372 vs. $5,951)
Neumann vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 74 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming Ship students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have at the same average high school GPA (3.23) as students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Neumann (76.4%)
Neumann vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann or Ship? 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 Ship and Neumann.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Neumann University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,600)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/