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Overview |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Sterling College ($31,390.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than SC ($15,652 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 17% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,336 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Sterling College ($29,039 vs. $19,729)
SC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or SC .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 13 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming SC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- SC has a higher acceptance rate (61.1%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
SC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $6,800 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $336 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $24,999)
- SC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/