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Overview |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,414 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #707 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,750 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,750 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,032 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,611 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,742 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,201 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 926/1093 | 970/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 1,414 students)
University of St. Mary vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or WSU?
- University of Saint Mary is 351.9% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,750.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at University of St. Mary than Wichita State University ($32,750.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of St. Mary ($14,184 vs. $23,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 37.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,032 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Wichita State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 212.3% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($22,742 vs. $7,282)
University of St. Mary vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 111 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of St. Mary (89.8%)
University of St. Mary vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than University of Saint Mary (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,200)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- WSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/