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Overview |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $392 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Newman University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,067 students)
Newman University vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Shaw University?
- Newman University is 174.4% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at Newman University than Shaw University ($32,400.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Newman University ($14,204 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 13.3% lower than costs at Newman University ($8,514 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Shaw University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 66.1% larger than aid received Shaw University ($25,823 vs. $15,548)
Newman University vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Newman University .
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Shaw 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 Shaw University and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Newman University is the same as at Shaw University (27% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $29,000)
- Newman University students graduate with a $18,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $38,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($197 vs. $392)
- More Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/