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Overview |
Friends University | WSU | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Friends University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Friends University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
Friends University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Friends University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Friends University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,724 students)
Friends University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or WSU?
- Friends University is 355.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($31,172.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Friends University than Wichita State University ($31,172.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Friends University ($13,553 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 51.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,326 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Friends University students is 175.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($19,570 vs. $7,110)
Friends University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 75 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or WSU? 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 WSU and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Friends University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Friends University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,512)
- WSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Friends University graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/