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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $193 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($34,082.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($22,617 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 9.7% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,848 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($22,757 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 5 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,825)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($193 vs. $256)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/