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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | |||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or WSU?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 366.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Wichita State University ($31,950.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($13,553 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 16.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,800 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas Wesleyan University than Wichita State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 202.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($21,537 vs. $7,110)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 69 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or WSU? 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 WSU and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,500)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,825)
- WSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates. ($211 vs. $256)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/