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Overview |
Newman University | MSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $230 |
Diversity |
Newman University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Newman University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 2,848 students)
Newman University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or MSU?
- Newman University is 451.3% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314% higher at Newman University than Midwestern State University ($32,400.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Newman University ($11,361 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 4.2% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,644 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 142.6% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($25,823 vs. $10,643)
Newman University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Newman University (1095) is 93 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Newman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or MSU? 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 MSU and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Newman University (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $2,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,300)
- Newman University students graduate with a $3,177 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $22,299)
- Newman University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($197 vs. $230)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/