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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $230 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or MSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 443.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.2% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Midwestern State University ($31,950.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($11,361 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,046 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 102.4% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($21,537 vs. $10,643)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 18 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or MSU? 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 MSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Midwestern State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,500)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $24,825)
- MSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($230 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/