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Overview |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,663 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,464 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,468 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,759 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,048 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $211 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Washburn University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | 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 Washburn University based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 5,663 students)
Washburn University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or WSU?
- Washburn University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,464.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Washburn University than Wichita State University ($20,468.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than WSU ($12,894 vs. $14,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 28.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,759 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Wichita State University (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washburn University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,048 vs. $7,282)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Washburn University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Washburn University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $20,500)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($174 vs. $211)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/