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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Willamette University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($45,000.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Willamette University ($22,617 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 32.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,800 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 28.6% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($27,700 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 208 points higher than at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/