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Overview |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newman University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,260 students)
Newman University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 40% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Alma College than Newman University ($45,346.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Alma College ($18,792 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 30.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,644 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Newman University ($34,736 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 15 points higher than at Newman University (1095)
- Incoming Newman University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Newman University (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($19,122 vs. $27,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/