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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $148 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | NWOSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,852 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or NWOSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 486.5% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.8% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($31,950.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,448 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 106.9% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($5,220 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 141% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($21,537 vs. $8,937)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 70 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman NWOSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,510 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($14,315 vs. $24,825)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($148 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/