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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University Doane University USAO OU ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus WSU Baker| Kansas Wesleyan University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
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| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $162 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or SWOSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 385.2% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($31,950.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($13,699 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 55.8% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($6,930 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 152.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($21,537 vs. $8,539)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 30 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,500)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($15,687 vs. $24,825)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($162 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/