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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | - | ||
| Admitted | 944 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $227 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Columbia College?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Columbia College ($31,950.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Columbia College ($22,617 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 24.6% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,670 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Columbia College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Columbia College ($21,537 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Columbia College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $24,825)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($227 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/