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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| University of Kansas | Newman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Newman University | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 2,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | newmanu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Newman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $10,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $19,315 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $25,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
KU | Newman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 985 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 47.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | Newman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Newman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $197 |
Diversity |
KU | Newman University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
KU | Newman University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 21% | ||
Campus |
KU | Newman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Newman University based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 2,787 students)
KU vs. Newman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Newman University?
- Newman University is 235% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Newman University than University of Kansas ($35,500.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Newman University ($18,322 vs. $19,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($10,279 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than University of Kansas (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 135.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($25,092 vs. $10,644)
KU vs. Newman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Newman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newman University or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 50 points higher than at Newman University (1095)
- Incoming KU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Newman University (24)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Newman University (3.56)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Newman University (47.6%)
KU vs. Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or Newman 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 Newman University and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Newman University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,200 more per year than Newman University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,400)
- Newman University students graduate with a $1,378 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($19,122 vs. $20,500)
- Newman University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/