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Overview |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $268 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,909 students)
Newman University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Willamette University than Newman University ($45,000.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Willamette University ($18,792 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 48.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,644 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Newman University ($27,700 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 133 points higher than at Newman University (1095)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Newman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Newman University (77% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $6,878 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($19,122 vs. $26,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($197 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/