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Overview |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or WSU?
- McPherson College is 374.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at McPherson College than Wichita State University ($32,494.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than McPherson College ($13,553 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 27.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,918 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 208.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($21,916 vs. $7,110)
McPherson College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 149 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming WSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Wichita State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/