Newman vs University of Saint Mary
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Newman UniversityWichita, KSCatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KSCatholic college
At a glance
- Newman lists Mass 5 times a week; University of Saint Mary lists Mass every weekday.
- Newman has the higher graduation rate: 53% against 48% at University of Saint Mary.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Newman has the lower price after aid: $18,060 a year, against $21,899 at University of Saint Mary.
- The average price after aid is lower at Newman: $19,971 a year, against $22,519 at University of Saint Mary.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
5 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Wichita, KS
Leavenworth, KS
Setting
City
Town
Students
2,787
1,414
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
74%
87%
Average SAT
1029
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Graduation rate
53%
48%
First-year retention
69%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,971
$22,519
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,060
$21,899
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,366
$16,474
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,234
$17,722
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,142
$21,597
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,774
$26,595
Median debt
$20,801
$22,018
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,041
$59,483
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.