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Missouri Southern Rockhurst Truman State Northwest Central Creighton University University of Missouri-Columbia National American University-Independence| Missouri Western State University | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | - | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 853 students)
MWSU vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 180.7% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at William Jewell College than Missouri Western State University ($18,360.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than William Jewell College ($11,917 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 0.7% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($10,130 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 27.7% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($13,451 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Missouri Western State University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $12,000 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,182 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/