- Washburn University is a public school while Newman University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Kansas.
- Newman University has more expensive tuition of $35,500 than Washburn University ($20,582).
- Washburn University is larger with 5,460 students than Newman University (2,848 students).
| Washburn University View More Rivals | Newman University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Kansas | Rankings | #4 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Topeka, KS | Location | Wichita, KS |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,578 Kansas residents $20,582 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,500 |
| $10,388 Kansas residents $20,068 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,730 |
| $7,040 | Financial Aid | $22,686 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.84% | |
| Yield | 30.64% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 5,460 | Total Students | 2,848 |
| 4,733 | Undergraduate | 2,444 |
| 727 | Graduate | 404 |
| 740 | Online Enrollment | 126 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $43,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 400) $5,200 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,444 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 269 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 82 Full-time 151 Part-time |
| 736 Full-time 217 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 195 Full-time 168 Part-time |
| $69,274 for Faculties $48,495 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,255 for Faculties $45,463 Part-time |