Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls

Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls comparison

	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
Location	Salina, KS	Sioux Falls, SD
Setting	Remote Town	Midsize City
Enrollment	859	1,594
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
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Religious Affiliation	United Methodist	American Baptist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	kwu.edu	usiouxfalls.edu
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Costs	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
Tuition (In State)	$31,950	$19,940
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,950	$19,940
Room & Board	$10,800	$8,090
Avg Net Price	$22,617	$20,957
Avg Grant Aid	$21,537	$12,117
% Receiving Grant Aid	98%	100%

Admission	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,356	2,358
Admitted	944	1,791
Acceptance Rate	69.6%	76%
Enrolled %	24.8%	17.2%
Avg High School GPA	3.34	3.8
Typical High School Grades	B+	A-
Admissions Standards	Unavailable	Unavailable
Applicant Competition	Low
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SAT Range
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	University of Sioux Falls
Student to Faculty Ratio	14:1	17:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (20%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (18%) Business (13%) Social Sciences (7%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (6%)	Business (34%) Education (11%) Psychology (9%) Health Professions (7%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
Outcomes	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
Graduation Rate	42%	59%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$42,500	$43,400
Making Student Loan Payments	57%	75%
Median Student Loan Debt	$24,825	$22,750
Median Loan Payment	$256	$235

Diversity	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
% Men	58%	39%
% Women	42%	61%
Racial Diversity	Medium	Very Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	69%	89%
% Black	9%	4%
% Hispanic	15%	1%
% Native American	1%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	3%
% International	2%	1%
% Unknown Race	1%	1%

Students	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
% In-State	43%	50%
% Out-of-State	56%	50%
Campus	Kansas Wesleyan University	University of Sioux Falls
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

• University of Sioux Falls is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 859 students)

Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of Sioux Falls?

• Kansas Wesleyan University is 60.2% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than University of Sioux Falls ($31,950.00 vs. $19,940.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than Kansas Wesleyan University ($20,957 vs. $22,617)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 33.5% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,090 vs. $10,800)
• More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 77.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($21,537 vs. $12,117)

Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Kansas Wesleyan University .

• The average SAT score at University of Sioux Falls (1046) is 26 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
• Incoming University of Sioux Falls students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
• Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
• University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)

Kansas Wesleyan University vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Kansas Wesleyan University.

• The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (59% vs. 42%)
• Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $900 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
• University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,825)
• University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($235 vs. $256)
• More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/