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Overview |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Southwestern College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern 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 Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or WSU?
- Southwestern College is 433% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Southwestern College than Wichita State University ($36,500.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Southwestern College ($13,553 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 34.4% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,380 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 266.3% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($26,047 vs. $7,110)
Southwestern College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 90 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Wichita State University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $9,300 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- WSU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Southwestern College 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/