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Doane University OU CMU - CLAS Missouri Valley College Bethany College Columbia College WSU Baker| Kansas Wesleyan University | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Bartlesville, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | okwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $28,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $28,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $27,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $14,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 800 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 47.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1100 | |||
| 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 | OKWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $20,881 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $215 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | OKWU | ||
| 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
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than OKWU based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 848 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. OKWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or OKWU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than OKWU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $28,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Oklahoma Wesleyan University ($31,950.00 vs. $28,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than OKWU ($22,617 vs. $27,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 18.4% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,118 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma Wesleyan University than Kansas Wesleyan University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Oklahoma Wesleyan University ($21,537 vs. $14,983)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. OKWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or OKWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OKWU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 58 points higher than at OKWU (962)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OKWU (21)
- Accepted freshman OKWU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Kansas Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than OKWU (52.1%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. OKWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or OKWU? 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 OKWU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at OKWU is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,500)
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University students graduate with a $3,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,881 vs. $24,825)
- OKWU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($215 vs. $256)
- More OKWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/