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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | - | ||
| Admitted | 944 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $166 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rogers State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,155 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or RSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 604.4% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.3% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Rogers State University ($31,950.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($13,446 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,725 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Rogers State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 203% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($21,537 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 190 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or RSU? 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 RSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Rogers State University (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $5,200 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $8,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($16,150 vs. $24,825)
- RSU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($166 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/