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Overview |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 2,072 students)
Newman University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 62% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Newman University ($52,490.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($18,792 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 14.2% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,644 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 27% larger than aid received Newman University ($32,808 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Newman University .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Newman University (82% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($19,122 vs. $27,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/