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UNK K-State Doane University Peru State College OU Missouri Valley College Hastings College Baker WSU Bellevue University| Kansas Wesleyan University | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | - | ||
| Admitted | 944 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $207 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or WSC?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 460.5% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.5% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Wayne State College ($31,950.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($14,271 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 21.8% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($8,870 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Wayne State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 174.8% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($21,537 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or WSC? 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 WSC and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $3,100 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $24,825)
- WSC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($207 vs. $256)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/