Newman University vs Sacred Heart University

Newman University and Sacred Heart University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Newman University, nestled in Wichita, Kansas, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on personalized attention, while Sacred Heart University, located in Fairfield, Connecticut, prides itself on its comprehensive academic offerings and vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates of 86% and 75% respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. Newman University's student population is predominantly female, while Sacred Heart University's is more evenly balanced. While Newman University excels in nursing and education programs, Sacred Heart University shines in business and health professions. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' graduation rates, tuition fees, and other crucial factors that will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Newman University	Sacred Heart University
Overview
Location	Wichita, Kansas	Fairfield, Connecticut
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	69.0%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.7%	66.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $35	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	17 - 25	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score	71.0%
Total number of applicants	695	12,663
Total number of admissions given out	498	8,373
Admitted students who chose to enroll	150	1,842
Yield rate	30.1%	22.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,698	$60,042
Average net price	$17,372	$43,907
Tuition	$32,400	$44,960
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,100 Meal plan: $4,544	Room/dormitory: $11,500 Meal plan: $5,454
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $25,215	99.0% Average amount $19,690
Students receiving federal student loan	44.0% Average amount $511	63.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $6,083	16.0% Average amount $28,281

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,154 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%	6,761 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Graduate students	463 Men 31.1% Women 68.9%	3,024 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	78.1%
International students	2.2%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	400	3,434
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York Connecticut New Jersey Mississippi Rhode Island

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.4%	73.5%
Dropout rate	36.0%	26.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $165,423 Year 2: $160,605 Year 3: $164,732 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,222 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $66,639 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $51,759 Education, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,828 Year 2: $47,670 Year 3: $51,679 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,749 Year 2: $50,287 Year 3: $49,203 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,928 Year 2: $41,205 Year 3: $48,320 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $44,602 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $47,954 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,988 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $46,578 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,085 Year 2: $36,437 Year 3: $37,250 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,136 Year 2: $22,420 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,278 Year 2: $92,829 Year 3: $100,493 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,676 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $93,313 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,919 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $82,778 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,350 Year 2: $74,929 Year 3: $78,642 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $71,605 Year 2: $74,652 Year 3: $77,798 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $79,954 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $77,726 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,263 Year 2: $71,202 Year 3: $73,047 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,979 Year 2: $66,989 Year 3: $67,313 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,445 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $66,212 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,788 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $65,392

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